Arsenal targeting a player worth €100 million for next summer

Arsenal targeting a player for a record fee of €100 million, but will likely have to wait until next summer to sign him. The Gunners kick off their Premier League campaign this Friday, having added only Bruno Guimarães and Christos to their potential starting lineup for the match. Ezri Konsa, meanwhile, appears set to leave the club.

While Arsenal continue to seek a decisive attacking element, the chances of completing a transfer before the end of the transfer window seem to be fading. According to *Sport Witness*, relaying information from *TuttoSport*, the London club is now looking to summer 2025 to sign Kenan Yildiz. The Juventus attacking midfielder has long been a target for the Gunners, who have also approached Vinícius Jr and Morgan Rogers to bolster the left flank. Juventus offered Yildiz a new contract earlier this year, making his departure this summer even less likely. The latest report suggests he could command a €100 million fee next summer. Manager Mikel Arteta is prioritizing quality recruitment over a rushed signing before the transfer window closes. Arsenal, City, Liverpool and Chelsea lead Premier League 2026-27 predictions, according to experts surveyed by the BBC.

A complex transfer for Kenan Yildiz

“With little time left before the transfer window closes, it would be difficult for Juventus to sell Yildiz,” explains *Sport Witness*. “They won’t have much time to find a replacement, which will complicate Arsenal’s pursuit.” The player’s value is estimated at €75 million according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal are also looking to reduce Gabriel Jesus’ wage burden, whose contract is being monitored by Barcelona and Napoli. The Catalan side are reportedly considering the Brazilian as an alternative to Julián Álvarez, whose move to the Camp Nou remains in discussion. The situation surrounding Álvarez could drag on until the end of the transfer window, potentially keeping Jesus at the club for now.

Gabriel Jesus in the crosshairs of multiple clubs

Barcelona would like to sign Gabriel Jesus to replace Julián Álvarez, but the situation remains unclear. "The Álvarez affair could drag on until the end of the transfer window," the report states. Meanwhile, Napoli is also interested in the Brazilian. Arsenal therefore has two options for their attack: Kenan Yildiz, whose cost could reach €100 million, and reducing Gabriel Jesus' salary. The Gunners are focusing on targeted recruitment rather than rushed transfers. Arsenal and Manchester United target Kaua Elias, while Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal for other reasons.