Arsenal learn dream signing will become 'one of the world's top players'

Arsenal told dream signing will become 'one of the world's top players' Make us your Google favourite Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella is adamant Arsenal -linked Kenan Yildiz will become “one of the world’s top players” in the future. Yildiz is developing a reputation as one of the best wingers in the Europe having registered 27 goals and 21 assists for Juventus at the age of just 21. Such has been the form of Yildiz in Serie A that Arsenal are believed to hold a serious interest in signing him, according to insider sources . The Gunners were reportedly tracking Yildiz in the summer transfer window but Italian heavyweights Juventus had no appetite to sell at the time. While it remains to be seen where his long-term future lies, Yildiz has been tipped to become a superstar one day. In quotes carried by Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport , Turkey boss Montella said: “Yildiz will become one of the world's top players.” While Yildiz operates on the left wing for Juventus, Montella believes the attacker can flourish as a No. 10 for Turkey in the future. Kenan Yıldız 🌟 #UCL | @juventusfc | @juventusfcen pic.twitter.com/wBMLLpW4Ti — UEFA.com DE (@UEFAcom_de) October 15, 2025 “Maybe today Kenan isn't a classic No. 10, but at that age you change, you evolve, and you can play as a 10 even starting from the wing and cutting inside,” he added. Yildiz has not been included in the Turkey squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures as he continues to recover from a broken foot. He has received 31 caps for Turkey, scoring five goals, while he has represented his country at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal linked with several forwards in the summer Yildiz was one of a number of forwards considered by Arsenal as they looked to make a marquee signing in the summer transfer window. The Premier League champions also chased Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as they looked to strengthen their forward line. Before Morgan Rogers completed his €138million (£117m) move to Chelsea, Arsenal were also in dialogue with Aston Villa over a potential deal. While Arsenal came up short in their attempt to sign a star forward, they have made a strong start to the new season nonetheless. Mikel Arteta’s side have won seven of their eight games in 2026-27 so far, though they were heavily beaten 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion in their last fixture. Arsenal will look to return to winning ways when they entertain Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday, 10 October at the Emirates Stadium.