Liverpool enter race for Kenan Yildiz

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Liverpool have entered the race to sign Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, a highly-rated young winger who has attracted interest from several top European clubs. The 18-year-old, born in 2005, impressed during Juventus' recent Champions League matches, including against Manchester City, which significantly raised his profile. Liverpool's scouting team has been closely monitoring his progress, and Jurgen Klopp is reportedly an admirer of Yildiz's goalscoring ability and potential.

Juventus values Yildiz very highly and has so far resisted selling him at low prices. The club sees him as a new symbol representing Juventus, which is reflected in their plans to renew his contract and his assignment of the prestigious number 10 shirt. His current contract runs until June 2029, with a salary reportedly about €1.6 million annually, including bonuses.

Despite Juventus’s firm stance on keeping Yildiz, Liverpool is among several clubs prepared to offer a substantial transfer fee. The reported asking price from Juventus stands around €80-90 million (£66-75 million), making any potential deal ambitious and costly. Yildiz himself appears happy at Juventus but could be tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League alongside promising teammates like Arda Guler.

Other clubs, such as Chelsea and Barcelona, are also monitoring Yildiz’s situation, with ongoing contract negotiations between Juventus and Yildiz’s agent, who is also his father. Reports suggest Chelsea prefers Yildiz among their attacking targets, alongside others like Morgan Rogers.

Given his rising status and Juventus’s strong desire to retain him, any transfer involving Kenan Yildiz would require a significant effort and investment. Liverpool’s interest signals their ambition to strengthen their attacking options with young, high-potential talent from Europe's top leagues.