Manchester United are reportedly closely monitoring Kenan Yildiz, with the Juventus attacker viewed as 'one of the top names' on the club's shortlist ahead of next summer's transfer window.
Yildiz, 19, has scored four goals and registered three assists in 19 appearances for Juventus this season, while he has eight goals and four assists in 51 matches for the Old Lady in total since arriving from Bayern Munich.
According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Man United are huge admirers of the Turkey international, with the Red Devils 'impressed by his development'.
Plettenberg claims that Yildiz is intending to remain in Turin, but the 20-time English champions could make an attempt to sign him during next summer's transfer window if he enjoys a strong second half of the season.
Yildiz spent eight years in the youth system at Bayern before moving to Juventus in 2022, progressing to first-team level in 2023, while he has also been capped on 17 occasions by Turkey, scoring twice.
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Man United 'interested in Juventus attacker Yildiz'
Yildiz made five appearances for Turkey at Euro 2024 operating as a left-sided attacker, and that is also the position that he has held for Juventus during the opening months of this season.
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim allegedly believes that Yildiz could thrive in his 3-4-3 system as one of the number 10s, but a deal will be difficult next summer unless the Red Devils are prepared to pay a huge amount.
Yildiz's existing deal in Turin is due to run until June 2029, having only signed an extension in August, placing Juventus in a strong position when it comes to his future.
The teenager's ability to operate in a number of different forward positions has allegedly made him an even more attractive proposition for Man United, who are now adapting to a 3-4-3 system under Amorim.
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Will any attackers leave Man United next summer?
Joshua Zirkzee had his best game in a Man United shirt against Everton on Sunday, scoring twice in his side's 4-0 win, but there remains speculation surrounding his future.
Juventus are said to be one of the clubs interested in signing the ex-Bologna forward, so there could potentially be a conversation about a possible swap deal involving Yildiz next summer.
Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo are all in Amorim's long-term plans, but Marcus Rashford's future is still not secure despite making a positive start to life under the new head coach.
Antony is another who could be moved on, with the Brazilian continuing to struggle at Old Trafford, so there is expected to be space for an attacking addition next summer.
Man United are also set to bring in a centre-forward, though, with Sporting Lisbon's Victor Gyokeres thought to be their leading target, as Amorim looks to build a title-winning side at Old Trafford.
Matt Law
