Chelsea remained linked with Juventus attacker Kenan Y\u0131ld\u0131z after a summer pursuit that did not conclude with a transfer. Sources say the Blues continue to monitor the T\u00fcrkiye international and view him as a long-term target.<\/p>\n
Y\u0131ld\u0131z has contributed six goal involvements this season, with four of those coming in high-profile encounters against Inter Milan in Serie A and against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Those performances have underlined his appeal to clubs tracking emerging talent.<\/p>\n
Under BlueCo\u2019s ownership, Chelsea\u2019s transfer approach has emphasized the recruitment of young players with significant upside. Arsenal are also said to be interested in Y\u0131ld\u0131z, increasing the competitive attention on the Juventus attacker. Despite that interest, one major constraint looks likely to limit a Premier League move.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can tell you that Juventus, the management, are optimistic about eventually reaching an agreement [to renew Y\u0131ld\u0131z\u2019s contract],\u201d Romano said, via CaughtOffside .<\/p>\n
Y\u0131ld\u0131z signed his current deal with the Old Lady at the start of 2024\u201325 and that contract runs until 2029. Juventus are already said to be preparing improved terms, with the aim of removing the temptation of offers from big clubs across the continent and keeping the player at the club for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Y\u0131ld\u0131z had wanted to go to the Premier League, I assure you he could have gone there at the start of the transfer window,\u201d Romano added.<\/p>\n
\u201cChelsea have always been very interested, and the Premier League\u2019s interest remains because Y\u0131ld\u0131z is a fantastic player, so it\u2019s normal to see the big clubs paying attention.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Chelsea the picture is straightforward: the club remains interested, but Juventus\u2019 determination to extend and improve the striker\u2019s deal represents a clear obstacle to a move in the near term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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