Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing up a move to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz in 2026 as his contract talks stall, according to Tutto Juve.
The Lilywhites are having a difficult campaign so far under new manager Thomas Frank despite a strong summer transfer window in which they signed Kota Takai, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.
But after the departure of Heung-Min Son in the summer, plus injury problems for the likes of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have seen the club look for solutions in attack going forward, and several targets have been identified.
Tottenham Want Yildiz After Semenyo Snub
Reports recently have suggested that Tottenham approached the in-demand Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, offering a sizable salary to try and convince him to join them over other clubs in the Premier League.
However, the Ghana forward rejected their advances and has instead made the decision to join Manchester City, with a deal expected to be completed early on in the January window as a result of his £65m release clause expiring on January 10th.
That has now forced Spurs to look for alternative solutions to their winger problems, and Juventus star Kenan Yildiz has emerged as a potential target amid ongoing concerns about his long-term future in Turin.
The Turkey international is demanding a salary of around €5m net per year (£160,000-a-week) to re-sign, to signify his new status as one of the club's top players. However, Juventus are reticent to give him that and talks are ongoing, with no agreement currently in sight.
That has alerted some of Europe's top clubs, including Tottenham, to the situation, and it's reported that the current Europa League holders would be willing to meet his demands to bring him to the Premier League. Yildiz, who has been tipped to be a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', has registered six goals and seven assists in 21 appearances this season.
Yildiz Perfect Fit for Spurs Left-Wing
After Son left the club, the left-wing has been somewhat of a problem position for Frank this season. Richarlison has played better as a number nine, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi have struggled to make the role their own.
The arrival of a player like Yildiz would be a real statement of intent, despite him being just 20, and would show that the clubs owners are prepared to spend big if it means taking the team up to the next level.
Whether Spurs would be able to see off competition from other clubs to get a deal done remains to be seen, but Yildiz's tricky and direct style would be the perfect fit for the left-wing at the club and it's a deal they should throw everything at.