Chelsea Suffer Setback as Juventus Reject Offer for Arsenal, PSG-Linked Attacker

PSG have made it clear in recent transfer windows that they’re focused on building for the future with young, high-upside players. Their most notable move this past winter was the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, adding another dynamic talent to an already promising core.

Kvaratskhelia joins a growing group of rising stars in Paris that includes Willian Pacho and João Neves.With the summer window approaching, PSG are expected to stay aggressive in the market — and could return to Serie A for their next move.

According to a previous report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, agent Jorge Mendes recently met with the parents of Turkish prospect Kenan Yildiz as interest in the Juventus attacker heats up. Manchester City, Chelsea, and PSG are all reportedly preparing offers in the €80 million to €90 million range.

Juventus rejects bid for Arsenal, PSG-linked attacker

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A new report from La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that Chelsea had a £60 million bid for Yildiz turned down.

🚨 Chelsea have seen a bid of £60M REJECTED for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz.

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In June,  CaughtOffside reported that Arsenal have set their sights on Yildiz as a top target for the left-wing position, according to sources.

Yildiz wrapped up the 2024-25 season with 10 goals and six assists across all competitions for club and country. While he primarily featured on the left, he also showed versatility by playing centrally and on the right.

The report adds that Arsenal’s interest in Yildiz is being driven in part by the influence of Matteo Tognozzi. Moreover, CaughtOffside notes that Yildiz would likely cost €80 million, though other figures with a closer understanding of Juventus’ stance state that the Serie A giants simply don’t want to sell him at all.