According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea remain keen on acquiring the services of the Turkish gem and have been making moves for some time. Initial talks with Juventus haven’t yielded any positive results, and their interest in him has been put on hold.
However, the Blues haven’t given up just yet. They are all set to hold fresh talks with the Italian giants, and those talks are expected to go through in the near future.
Yildiz joined the Old Lady back in 2022 from Bayern Munich. In just 18 months, he managed to break into the first team and has only gone from strength to strength since.
The 20-year-old winger is already one of the mainstays at Juventus, but with interest in his services increasing, he is unlikely to be around for long.
His contract runs until the summer of 2029, but there are clubs that are ready to fork out a big fee to prise him away. While Juventus were looking to hand him a new deal with improved terms to secure his future, those talks have stalled.
As a result, chances of him joining another European giant look very likely. Chelsea have emerged as a potential destination for the youngster. The Blues are constantly on the lookout for young players with massive potential, and Yildiz is considered an ideal fit for their project.
While he prefers playing out wide on the left flank, the Turkish gem is more than capable enough to feature anywhere in attack. Chelsea have been forced to play the waiting game, as talks between both parties have been on hold for some time.
But they haven’t taken a back seat yet, the London club retain interest in the 20-year-old, and they are set to hold fresh talks with his camp. Enzo Maresca’s team failed with a €70 million approach back in the summer, but they retain interest in Yildiz, who could be available for €90 million.
The former Bayern Munich sensation wants a bumper new contract to continue at the Italian club. With Chelsea lurking in the backgroun, this is certainly one to keep an eye on.
