Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal are looking to bring in a 100 million superstar, but may have to wait until next summer to do so.The Gunners kick off their Premier League campaign this Friday night, having only added Bruno Guimaraes and Christos in terms of first-team regulars likely to feature in that fixture, with Ezri Konsa now on the way.But while Arsenal are still on the hunt for a difference-maker in attack, they now seem unlikelier than ever to bring one in before the deadline.Arsenal looking to next summer for Kenan YildizSport Witness have relayed TuttoSport's back page today, which states that the Gunners are still looking to bring in Kenan Yildiz.The Juventus man is a long-time target for the Gunners, who have also pursued the likes of Vinicius Jr and Morgan Rogers for their left-wing spot. You may like Arsenal looking to delay Mikel Arteta exit with 100m signing: report Arsenal given go ahead to complete Julian Alvarez as first summer transfer Arsenal in talks over major striker signing: report With the Old Lady handing Yildiz a new contract earlier this year, it's always been a long shot that the Gunners could convince the Turkish international to join this summer.This new report states, meanwhile, that he could well become a 100m option for next summer, with manager Mikel Arteta wanting to make the right signing rather than simply panic-buying before the window ends.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.FourFourTwo understands that Arsenal only want to improve the squad if they can sign a player that they deem to be a genuine upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli who remains for sale.With not long to go for the window to close, it would be difficult for Juventus to sell Yildiz, Sport Witness says, adding, They dont have long to find a replacement, which will make things complex for Arsenal.Additionally, Arsenal are looking to get Gabriel Jesus on the wage bill, with Barcelona and Napoli reportedly sniffing around for the Brazilian's signature.Barcelona apparently want Jesus as an alternative to Julian Alvarez, who the Catalan outfit still want to bring to Camp Nou.With the Alvarez saga likely to drag on until the end of the window, however, Jesus may stick around until then, too.Yildiz is worth 75m, according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal kick off their Premier League season against Coventry City.TOPICSKenan YildizArsenalTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
