At a Glance:
- Arsenal fans on Juventus snubbing Kenan Yildiz interest.
- Yildiz extended his contract until 2030.
- Chances of leaving Juventus summer revealed.
Arsenal reached out to Juventus with the intention to discover Kenan Yildiz’s availability in the summer transfer window.
However, The Athletic have revealed that Juve informed Mikel Arteta’s side, who are eyeing a winger that the Turkish international is not for sale.
The Premier League champions have no choice but to scour the market for other options as Yildiz looks set to stay in Turin but the good news is Morgan Rogers could be headed to Arsenal.
Arsenal fans reacted to the news on X with mixed responses but the consensus seems to be that a majority of supporters would love the 21-year-old to sign for the club.
Arsenal fans react to Juventus snubbing Kenan Yildiz interest
One Arsenal fan was upset about Yildiz looking unlikely to play under Mikel Arteta next season, writing: “Ah, gutted, he would’ve been unreal for us.”
Ah gutted, he would’ve been unreal for us https://t.co/a8tmaMgxC1
— 4 The Arsenal (@4TheArsenal_) June 9, 2026
With Arsenal targeting Bradley Barcola, another supporter claimed that they should seal a deal for the Frenchman but admitted that the former Bayern Munich wonderkid was his ideal signing: “This was my dream signing. Hopefully, we go and get Barcola now.”
This was my dream signing. Hopefully we go and get Barcola now https://t.co/Lo2a3oUwot
— James (@afcjamesb) June 9, 2026
A third Arsenal fan was simply happy about the club looking to sign top-players like Yildiz, stating: “My club are trying to sign real jugador(e)s [players in Spanish]. We are well and truly back.”
My club are trying to sign real Jugadors. We are well & truly back. https://t.co/qndOyvHxxO
— ✍🏾 (@davidadesida) June 9, 2026
Another supporter simply wrote: “Bring him home, Mr. Berta.”
Bring him home, Mr. Berta https://t.co/vm1W2mUeR6
— ZUBI (@fabrinho0) June 9, 2026
Lastlt, a fifth fan claimed Arsenal should have slapped a £75 million offer to Juventus to change their stance about selling Yildiz: “Should’ve put £75mil on the table instead as a starting offer.”
Should’ve put £75mil on the table instead as a starting offer https://t.co/EBwZcT5zgT
— rk (@ftblrk) June 9, 2026
Rafael Leao offered himself to Arsenal recently and only time will tell whether the English giants make a move for him as well.
Fabrizio Romano revealed Kenan Yildiz exit chances this summer
However, the bad news for Arsenal fans is according to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus rejected the idea of letting Yildiz leave months ago.
The youngster penned a contract extension until 2030 in February.
🚨🇹🇷 No chances for Kenan Yildiz exit this summer. Never been a topic as Juventus closed doors already months ago.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2026
New deal signed in February, key player and staying even without UCL. ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/LhAwSQ0XDT
Despite Juventus failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League campaign, Yildiz has decided to stay put at the club.
It will be interesting to see whether Andrea Berta prioritises other targets or remains persistent about Yildiz as Arsenal’s marquee signing out wide.
