Reports indicate Manchester United are taking steps to land Juventus superstar and Chelsea target Kenan Yildiz as their prime transfer objective for summer 2026.
Manchester United have taken their interest in Yildiz to new levels, with reports suggesting they’re prepared to part with up to EUR90m for him. Chelsea have shown strong desire to acquire Yildiz as has Arsenal; yet Manchester United are seemingly prepared to outbid either one and surpass any offers made.
“Manchester United is prioritizing Yildiz for summer 2026,” an insider shared. “The consensus is that they’re ready to exceed Chelsea and Arsenal’s bids, possibly going as high as €90m.”
What’s Next for Kenan Yildiz Amidst Interest from Premier League Giants?
Yildiz has become an indispensable player for Juventus, and the club is likely to fight hard to retain him, with talks of a new contract in the pipeline. Despite the growing interest from England, Yildiz hasn’t shown any eagerness to leave Juventus, posing a challenge for Manchester United and Chelsea to lure him away.
While the Premier League boasts significant allure, Juventus holds its own with a storied history and ambitious future plans, making it an appealing option for Yildiz.
The Dilemma: Manchester United or Chelsea?
Should Yildiz make the move into Premier League action, selecting between Manchester United or Chelsea could prove challenging. Chelsea may seem ideal as its emphasis on recruiting young talent may resemble what Yildiz needs; however, their squad already contains top attacking players such as Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens Estevao Willian and Alejandro Garnacho; they could prove hard fought matches indeed!
Manchester United could take advantage of this excess talent to give Yildiz an elevated role within their squad and even potentially as Bruno Fernandes age advances, who may leave.