CHELSEA READY FRESH BID FOR ARSENAL TRANSFER TARGET KENAN YıLDıZ
Chelsea are ready to make a new move for Juventus star Kenan Yıldız after a £61m summer bid was rejected. The Blues remain keen on the Turkish attacker as contract talks with Juve stall.
According to rumours in Italy, Chelsea has plans to make a follow-up deal for Kenan Yildiz after their summer offer for the Juventus attacker was turned down.
The 20-year-old Yildiz established himself as one of the most intriguing attacking talents in Italian football by finishing the previous season with an outstanding return of nine goals and eight assists across all competitions.
Yildiz has continued to build on his success this season, scoring two goals and dishing up four assists in his first eight appearances for Juventus.
Juventus' management has not concealed their efforts to sign Yildiz to a better contract to stave off interest from other countries, since the top players in Europe are starting to show interest in the Turkish international.
Scouts were reportedly there in the stands to observe Yildiz play during Juventus' goalless draw with AC Milan on Friday night. Arsenal has been strongly linked to the player for a while.
Yildiz's admirers also include Chelsea and Barcelona, who "stay in the background" as the young player's delicate contract negotiations with Juventus continue, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
According to the article, the Blues are "ready to attack again" after general manager Damien Comolli rejected Chelsea's aggressive July approach of €70 million (£61 million) for Yildiz.
According to reports, negotiations between Juventus and Yildiz's team for a prospective contract renewal are proceeding "slower than expected", and "the figures are far apart" at this point; yet, "optimism persists" in Turin.
Juventus is attempting to get their No. 10 to commit to Yildiz's future until 2030, with the possibility of an additional 12 months, as his current contract expires in 2029.
Engin, Yildiz's father and agent, is playing hardball and trying to test Juventus' resolve with high wage demands, despite the alleged "shared desire" to reach a deal.
Juventus views Yildiz as the "symbol of the new era," and the Serie A powerhouses are willing to pay the Turk enough to rank among the top five players in the locker room, behind only Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic.
According to a different report from Tuttosport in the summer, Juventus would not even entertain the idea of cashing in on Yildiz until they received an offer beyond €100 million (£84 million).
Yildiz, who was only recently promoted to Juventus' leadership group, made his debut wearing the captain's armband during last month's 1-1 draw with Verona.
Following Juventus' victory over Parma, head coach Igor Tudor praised Yildiz's demeanour on and off the pitch and urged the young player to develop into a "truly top player".
"I realised that I never say anything to Yildiz in front of others because he always accomplishes what he is supposed to do," he told DAZN while speaking with the squad recently.
We seldom ever speak to him about anything, even his behaviour or playing style.
The difference is the internal drive you need to get there and accomplish your goals, which must be present each day.
"Yildiz is demonstrating that, and I hope he keeps doing so every day." He possesses all the qualities necessary to excel as a footballer.
PULISIC HITS BACK: MILAN STAR SHUTS DOWN 2026 GOAL DROUGHT CONCERNS
"I haven't stopped dreaming." Christian Pulisic addresses his goal drought and the frustration of missing out on the Gold Cup squad.
Christian Pulisic isn’t holding back. When critics started questioning his recent form and worried about his 2026 goal drought, he shut them down, calling those concerns “bad questions". The AC Milan forward, fresh off his Time magazine cover, still trusts his ability to step up for the USMNT as they gear up to co-host the World Cup.
All eyes are on him.
The U.S. is set to share the stage for the 2026 World Cup, and Pulisic is set to become the go-to guy for the national team. Landing on the cover of Time isn’t something soccer stars from America get every day, and it just shows how big a deal he’s become, especially after proving himself in Europe. But right as people are finally giving him mainstream recognition, he’s under the microscope for not putting up his usual numbers in front of the goal.
He’s not fazed by the dip.
When Time asked about his goal drought and how he’s handling not scoring for club or country this year, Pulisic didn’t mince words; he’s not sweating it. “I plan on scoring goals. Such bad questions. I’m not concerned about it, man.” You can hear the confidence in his voice.
Dealing with the noise
Pulisic admits this stretch feels extra tough. Missing out on last June’s Gold Cup squad hurt him, mostly because he’s used to shutting people up with his play. “Normally, I just go out there and score, and that quiets everybody. Right now, I’m in my offseason, so everyone’s talking, and I can’t do anything about it. That’s what’s frustrating.”
For Pulisic, attacking is everything. “Going at the goal, creating attacks, that’s what I live for. Sure, you have to do all the other stuff: defend, run, whatever. That’s fine. But what really gives me joy is finding ways to score and actually scoring.”
Chasing the dream
The U.S. opens their World Cup run against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on June 12, and Pulisic will lead the team right here at home. He doesn’t like making big public predictions, but at 27, he keeps that childhood dream alive. “That’s just not how I work. But I’ll lie in bed and imagine myself holding the World Cup trophy. I did that when I was a kid, and I haven’t stopped. You need to believe. Why not?”
WHY DID LAUTARO MARTINEZ REJECT A CAREER-DEFINING MOVE TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
"I love Milan." Read why 28-year-old Lautaro Martinez rejected Manchester United and Arsenal to stay at the San Siro in 2026.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has clearly put an end to any speculation about leaving San Siro, making it known that he has no plans to entertain offers from Europe’s top clubs. Even with regular links to teams like Barcelona, Manchester United, and Arsenal, the Argentine forward is fully committed to what’s happening in Milan.
Martinez has been quite vocal about his dedication to Inter amid constant rumours about his future. Despite frequent connections to some of the biggest clubs on the continent, he insists there’s no reason for him to move on from the current Serie A champions.
Media reports have often tied him to Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United. But through various transfer windows, Martinez has consistently pushed back on the idea of leaving Inter. At 28, he remains a key figure in the team’s current setup and has stepped up as the club’s captain and on-field leader.
In an interview with Cronache di Spogliatoio, Martinez expressed his loyalty to Inter’s project. He made it clear that he isn’t interested in changing clubs despite the speculation.
He said, “No, because I am faithful to the Inter project, I feel at home here. My family is happy, we have a restaurant in the city, and we love Milan. From the first day, everyone treated me in a way I didn’t think possible. I achieved so many personal and team goals here.”
Success on the pitch seems to deepen his connection to the club. Inter recently secured another league title and continues to chase trophies, including the Coppa Italia. On an individual level, Martinez is eyeing the Capocannoniere prize as Serie A’s top scorer. His steady performances underline why he’s considered one of the most reliable forwards in European football.
Since his move from Racing Club in 2018, Martinez has become the defining presence in Inter’s modern lineup. With 173 goals over 372 competitive games, it’s clear how vital he is to the team.
Looking ahead, the club sees Martinez as a central piece in their long-term plans. His leadership and scoring ability make him hard to replace. Settled both on and off the field in Milan, he seems set on continuing his story at the Giuseppe Meazza, despite ongoing interest from Europe’s elite clubs.
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