Man Utd: Ineos to stun Arsenal with ‘astronomical’ €100m bid for world-renowned forward

Arsenal have concrete interest in Juventus magician Kenan Yildiz, but Manchester United could leapfrog them in the race by launching a sensational €100m (£88m) bid, it has been claimed.

Yildiz has become a target for elite Premier League clubs as he is yet to commit his long-term future to Juve. The two sides conducted several rounds of contract negotiations but failed to reach an agreement.

Yildiz currently earns €56,000 (£49,000) per week and wants a significant pay rise to reflect his position as one of the best players in Serie A.

However, Juve believe the versatile striker – who can play as a left winger or second striker – is asking for too much money.

This stalemate alerted Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool earlier in the year, and now Man Utd could seemingly force their way into the frame.

Spanish point of sale Sheets report that United have “set their sights” on a blockbuster move for Yildiz, which is said to be “one of the most ambitious transfers of the last decade”.

United are preparing an “astronomical” €100m bid to surprise their Premier League rivals and put themselves in an excellent position to land Yildiz.

The Red Devils believe such money will convince Juve to let their ‘star player’ leave. United would also be able to provide Yildiz with the financial package he is looking for.

United scouts see the 20-year-old as a future world-class superstar, given he is capable of scoring incredible goals and is already running the show for Juve. Yildiz was rewarded for his meteoric rise in December 2024, as he won the Golden Boy Web Award.

The report advises Yildiz to form a lethal attacking partnership with Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes. If a move to Old Trafford materializes, the Turkish ace would likely compete with Matheus Cunha for the left-sided No.10 role.

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However, United offering €100 million for Yildiz would be a big surprise given they are prioritizing additions in central midfield and at the back.

They are expected to sign a midfielder such as Ruben Neves, Joao Gomes or Conor Gallagher in January to give Ruben Amorim’s side a mid-season boost. Then, this summer, United will look to make a statement by signing Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton or Carlos Baleba.

If United are to sign a striker in 2026, it will likely be Antoine Semenyo rather than Yildiz.

Not only can Semenyo operate as a winger, winger or No.10, but he will also cost less than Yildiz as he has a £65 million release clause in his contract at Bournemouth.

If Yildiz is to move to England, it is more likely to be with Arsenal or Chelsea.

Our transfer insider Dean Jones confirmed on December 3 that the two London giants were monitoring his situation closely.

Arsenal have added Yildiz to their shortlist as they push to sign an elite replacement for Gabriel Martinelli.

We understand that Chelsea made a €70m (£61m) approach for Yildiz this summer, which was rebuffed as Juve will only sell for at least €90m (£79m).

Our sources revealed in November that Chelsea were preparing to begin further talks with Yildiz’s agents as soon as they learned his negotiations with Juve had completely stalled.

Pressure is certainly increasing on Juve to agree new terms with the maestro or they will lose him to the riches of the Premier League.

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Meanwhile, United have landed Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller as a potential replacement for Fernandes in midfield, sources say.

Kobbie Mainoo could quickly follow Fernandes out of Old Trafford.

The Englishman is now considering a permanent move away from United, with their relationship at “breaking point”.