Manchester United and Chelsea were among the clubs who saw bids for Juventus star Kenan Yildiz rejected last summer, according to a report.
The 19-year-old impressed during his breakout season with Juventusscoring four goals in 32 games for the club in 2023/24. He then proceeded to have an encouraging Euro 2024 as Turkiye reached the quarter-finals.
Naturally, there was huge interest from Europe’s giants over the summer given the winger’s age, quality and potential, with Man Utd and Chelsea seeing bids rejected by Juventus, according to a recent report from Corriere dello Sport.
Despite obvious interest in signing a new winger over the summer, Man Utd did not strengthen their forward department. However, Chelsea did, signing Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho, the latter on loan from the Red Devils.
Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce and Aston Villa were also suitors for the talented teenager, but Juventus were determined to keep Yildiz at the club, rejecting any offer that came their way.
In the end, the Italian giants were able to tie Yildiz to a new contract in August, keeping him at the club until 2029. They handed him the number 10 shirt previously worn by the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Roberto Baggio and Michel. Platini.
Yildiz has done an excellent job under new coach Thiago Motta this season, developing into an exceptional striker, scoring four goals and providing three assists in Serie A and the Champions League.
A recent report from Germany have claimed that Man Utd still have interest in Yildiz, with new manager Ruben Amorim expected to strengthen their attacking options in 2025.
