Chelsea are reportedly favourites to sign Juventus and Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz, according to Friday’s latest Premier League transfer rumours.
Friday’s Premier League Transfer Rumours
Chelsea Favourites To Land Juventus Star Kenan Yildiz
TEAMtalk report that Chelsea are now seen as favourites to sign Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz.
Juve are keen to tie the Turkey international down to a new deal, but if they are unable to do so, the Stamford Bridge outfit are favoured to seal the winger’s signature this summer.
The Blues reportedly saw a €70m (£61.6m) bid rejected for the youngster last summer.
Set to return with an improved offer in the summer of 2026, it is believed that a bid in the region of €90m (£79.2m) would be the minimum fee required for Juventus to consider selling.
Yildiz’s current contract at the Allianz Stadium runs until June 2027.
Real Madrid are also heavily interested in the 20-year-old, while Premier League trio Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are reported as potential suitors as well.
Tottenham To Explore Jonathan David Deal in January
As revealed in Monday’s Premier League transfer roundup, Tottenham are in the market for a new striker amid the potential departure of England international Dominic Solanke.
Thomas Frank has been unimpressed by the ex-Bournemouth star since his arrival.
The North London outfit were linked with West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen on Thursday, however they are now being linked with another number nine – Juventus’ Jonathan David.
Fichajes claim that the Canadian is being targeted by Spurs ahead of the January window.
David has underperformed in Italy since arriving from Lille in the summer, having managed just one goal and one assist in 11 games, and Juve may look to cut their losses in the winter.
He still has five years remaining on his contract though, so the Bianconeri are likely to demand a hefty fee. Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in landing the 25-year-old.
City, United and Arsenal Battling For Etta Eyong
Premier League trio Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle it out for Levante striker Etta Eyong, who has been dubbed as the ‘next Robert Lewandowski’.
Thus far this term, he has totalled six goals and three assists in 10 LaLiga matches.
The Cameroonian is keen to resolve his future in January rather than in the summer.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are also said to be heavily interested in the 22-year-old.
Mundo Deportivo‘s report states that Etta Eyong has a release clause of €30m (£26.4m) for clubs in LaLiga, while his release clause for English top-flight clubs is €40m (£35.2m).
Real Madrid ‘Confident’ Of Signing Palace’s Marc Guehi
The Sun report that Real Madrid are ‘confident’ of signing Marc Guehi this summer.
Crystal Palace’s captain is out-of-contract at the end of the season, with several elite European sides, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, interested in acquiring his services.
Guehi came close to a deadline day move to Anfield last summer, but the move fell through.
Arne Slot’s Reds are expected to return to the market for the England defender in the summer, but The Sun claim that he favours a move to the Spanish capital to play with Jude Bellingham.
Milan Could Join Race To Sign United’s Joshua Zirkzee
Gazzetta dello Sport believe AC Milan could join the race for out-of-favour Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee if the Dutchman becomes available on loan this January.
Thursday’s Premier League transfer roundup revealed that Roma are interested in landing the ex-Bologna star, but they may now face competition from fellow Serie A side I Rossoneri.
Zirkzee has struggled for minutes at Old Trafford as of late, having failed to start a single game under Ruben Amorim this term. This has put his chances of making the Netherlands’ World Cup squad in peril. He hopes to rectify the situation by sealing a move away.
Aston Villa, West Ham, Brighton and Everton are also said to be interested.
