According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Liverpool is supposedly “crazy about” Juventus teenage phenom Kenan Yildiz, although Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal might provide a challenge.
While practicing for Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, Yildiz attracted the attention of several elite European clubs; however, Juventus emerged victorious in the competition for his signing. This season, he has made five appearances for Massimiliano Allegri’s club. He is also a regular for the Turkish national team, where he recently scored a vital goal as they overcame Germany to secure a Euro 2024 qualifying berth.
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Jurgen Klopp is “crazy” about the gifted young player, and Liverpool is one of many teams expressing a strong interest in him. Liverpool, however, has competition as the article claims that RB Leipzig, Arsenal, and Borussia Dortmund have also been keeping tabs on Yildiz in recent weeks.
According to a recent Calciomercato article, Jorg Schmadtke, Liverpool’s sports director, has been monitoring the 18-year-old while he was at Bayern and has suggested him as a possible addition to Klopp’s squad.
Yildiz is bound by a long-term contract that extends until 2027, but the Bianconeri may be interested in an offer of about £25.6 million as they seek to raise money following their elimination from the European competition in the previous campaign.
Reds crazy about Yildiz
Amid an ongoing rebuilding phase under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are strategically addressing key areas in their squad as they approach the January transfer window. A notable priority is securing a defender to bolster the team’s defensive solidity following Joel Matip’s injury.
Liverpool are also actively engaging in the pursuit of young, emerging talents, aligning with their tradition of identifying and recruiting promising players. While success stories like Harvey Elliott abound, the club recognizes that not every prospect may reach the desired level, exemplified by instances such as Fabio Carvalho.
In the quest for future stars, Liverpool have turned their attention to 18-year-old Turkey international, Yildiz, exemplifying the club’s strategic approach to nurturing talent for long-term success.
It remains to be seen how fast The Reds can secure a deal as other interested parties are equally financially capable of acquiring the youngster. The first team pathway could prove to be the deciding factor in which team Yildiz decides to join.
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