Liverpool have reportedly entered discussions with renowned super agent Jorge Mendes to orchestrate a major transfer coup for Juventus wunderkind Kenan Yildiz, according to recent reports.
The Reds commenced the current Premier League campaign in daunting form, securing victories in their opening five fixtures. However, the autumn period proved tumultuous, as a sequence of four league defeats allowed Arsenal to soar seven points clear of Liverpool, who now sit third, just behind Manchester City. Despite these setbacks, Liverpool remain perceived as Arsenal’s principal challengers for the coveted title.
Nonetheless, the Merseyside club showed signs of rekindling their early-season magic following a significant triumph over Real Madrid on Tuesday night, marking consecutive victories and sparking renewed hope among the Anfield faithful under the tutelage of manager Arne Slot.
Despite injecting substantial investment into the squad during the summer transfer window, Liverpool remain eager to bolster their ranks with additional quality. Turkey international Yildiz, currently valued at approximately €100m (£88m) by his club Juventus, has emerged as a target for the Reds.
Credible sources have disclosed on social media platform X that Liverpool, alongside another unnamed Premier League outfit, have initiated preliminary talks with Mendes in recent weeks concerning Yildiz’s availability. The potential move is contingent upon a departure of a high-earning player from the Liverpool squad in the summer.
Yildiz, a versatile talent often utilised as a left winger or second striker in Juve’s 3-5-2 system under manager Luciano Spalletti, is admired for his adaptability and technical prowess. Spalletti recently stated in a press conference, “A good starting point is to ask the player where he’d be most comfortable. He enjoys playing centrally on the left or out wide in a forward role. He’s not enamoured with the 100-meter runs, but adapting to the modern game is essential.”
Liverpool supporters will be keeping a keen eye on developments as they await further news of this potential high-profile acquisition.