Kenan Yildiz to Liverpool could really be on as Fabrizio Romano offers unexpected encouragement - opinion

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Liverpool have been heavily linked with Yildiz, but with Juventus so keen to get him signed up, it had felt like the Reds could be on a hiding to nothing.However, the sad fact is that Juve are not the club they once were. The wages on offer to Yildiz at the Allianz Stadium could realistically be bettered in England or Spain.And despite some scepticism that Yildiz could really leave Turin, journalist Fabrizio Romano has now given genuine hope to clubs like Liverpool that the 20-year-old’s future may not be quite so certain.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesPremier League clubs starting to move for Kenan YildizAs a goal scorer and a creator, Yildiz is one of the most exciting young players in Europe right now.While there are potential question marks over where he could fit into the Liverpool squad, if he is available then he’s the kind of talent the Reds simply have to go for.READ MORE: Serge Gnabry to Liverpool latest: Reds respond after Bayern Munich star makes approachAnd as Romano explained on his YouTube channel on Friday, there is a genuine possibility that Yildiz could leave Juventus, with the Premier League his most likely destination.“As of now there is still no agreement for Kenan Yildiz to extend his contract,” says the transfer expert.

“Top Premier League clubs are following and tracking Kenan Yildiz, keeping a close eye on Yildiz. Is Kenan Yildiz the answer to Liverpool’s troubles?

“Liverpool have known about Kenan Yildiz for an awful long time and they love him”– Journalist Graeme Bailey The transfer fee would be big, and if Juventus are not able to offer the wages he wants then it’s fair to assume he’ll be on a hefty salary too. But the upside is enormous.If Liverpool do not make the move to sign Yildiz next summer, then it sounds as though one of their Premier League rivals will jump at the chance.If Slot can work out a way to get him involved from a tactical standpoint, Liverpool should not wait around and let that happen.