Arsenal have resumed scouting Juventus star Kenan Yildiz as they continue to look for attacking reinforcements this summer, with Vinicius Junior's new contract at Real Madrid pushing the Gunners further down the alternative market.
According to Sky journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Arsenal had already been linked with Yildiz earlier in the transfer window. That interest has now come back into focus as the club searches for an upgrade on the left flank after an inconsistent season from Gabriel Martinelli.
Why Yildiz is back on Arsenal's radar
The 21-year-old was one of Juventus' more productive attackers last season, registering 20 goal contributions across all competitions. That kind of output is a clear part of the appeal for Arsenal, who are still shaping their attacking depth during the current window.
Yildiz is also a player Arsenal have tracked before, which matters when a club is trying to move quickly in a crowded market. Earlier this summer, Leandro Trossard departed the Emirates Stadium to join Besiktas, another sign that Arsenal's wide options are already changing.
For now, Yildiz looks like the most notable Arsenal Vinicius Junior alternative. Vinicius Junior's new deal with Real Madrid made a move for the Brazil international unrealistic, so Arsenal have continued to look at other forwards who could add more direct quality from the left side.
That does not mean a deal is imminent. But it does show where Arsenal's thinking is heading: the club wants frontline help, and Yildiz has emerged as a serious name to watch.
