Real Madrid Renew Interest in Juventus Star Kenan Yildiz
Real Madrid are reviving their interest in Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz ahead of a possible summer move, but Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the Türkiye international. Juventus have maintained a valuation of at least €100 million for the 21-year-old over the past year.
Key transfer situations
| Player | Club situation | Current detail |
|---|---|---|
| Kenan Yildiz | Juventus | Real Madrid, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are interested; Juve value him at €100m or more. |
| Endrick | Real Madrid | AC Milan are preparing a renewed approach after a failed summer attempt. |
| Alejandro Balde | Barcelona | A January loan could be considered, with Manchester United among the interested sides. |
| JJ Gabriel | Manchester United | The 15-year-old has asked to leave, drawing attention from major European clubs. |
Madrid are said to view Yildiz as a player who could compete directly with Vinícius Júnior for a place in the side. Arsenal see the Juventus winger as a potential answer to their limited depth on the left flank, while Bayern have retained an interest since his earlier departure from the German club.
AC Milan intend to revisit a deal for Endrick after failing to secure the Brazil striker in the summer. Jose Mourinho initially blocked the 20-year-old from leaving Real Madrid, but Endrick has played only once this season: a four-minute substitute appearance. Roma are Milan’s leading domestic rival for his signature, while Aston Villa were unable to land him during the previous summer window.
Barcelona may permit left-back Alejandro Balde to leave on loan in January. The 22-year-old has slipped down Hansi Flick’s selection order and has made only one appearance this term, coming on for the final 12 minutes of a 7-2 victory over Racing Santander. His representatives are working on options, with Barcelona potentially considering a new left-back signing in 2027. Manchester United are among the clubs following the situation.
Juventus continue defensive search
Juventus have also been linked with Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni as they look to add younger Italian players to their squad. The Serie A club have already explored a possible loan for the 19-year-old in recent months.
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori and Chelsea’s Marco Palestra are no longer considered realistic targets by Juventus. Liverpool, however, have not indicated that they are prepared to let Leoni depart, despite Juventus maintaining their interest.
Barcelona and Madrid track teenage talent
Barcelona are monitoring FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad, 18, after making contact over a move in August. Twente were unwilling to sanction a transfer at that point because they regarded the Dutch defender as an important part of their plans. Other clubs have since begun sending scouts to watch him.
Real Madrid are among the sides watching Manchester United attacker JJ Gabriel. The 15-year-old has requested a transfer after making clear he wants to leave Old Trafford. Bayern Munich have become serious contenders and Barcelona have strengthened their interest in recent days. United have indicated they could pursue legal action against any club that enters negotiations with Gabriel.
Other moves under consideration
- Arsenal, Barcelona, AC Milan and Juventus are all interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Justin Ejodamen, 15.
- Tottenham Hotspur do not plan to sell Micky van de Ven, despite Liverpool being expected to pursue the centre-back next year.
- Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have been making regular checks on Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic.
- Newcastle United could allow midfielder Joe Willock, 27, to leave in January.
- Leeds United are not planning to sell Dan James, although the 28-year-old could seek a January departure.
- Roma are preparing to offer defender Mario Hermoso a contract extension.
