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Arsenal and Tottenham Chase Kenan Yildiz Amid Salary Standoff

12/27/2025

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur pursue Kenan Yildiz, the Turkish international, amid stalled negotiations.
20-year-old Yildiz seeks a salary above £5 million per year, which Juventus hesitates to meet.
Yildiz is under contract until 2029 and could be sold if no agreement; his value may peak in 2026.
Arsenal wants him as a creative partner for Martin Ødegaard, while Tottenham sees him as a vital attacking addition ahead of January window.

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur pursue Kenan Yildiz, the Turkish international, amid stalled negotiations.
20-year-old Yildiz seeks a salary above £5 million per year, which Juventus hesitates to meet.
Yildiz is under contract until 2029 and could be sold if no agreement; his value may peak in 2026.
Arsenal wants him as a creative partner for Martin Ødegaard, while Tottenham sees him as a vital attacking addition ahead of January window.