English club Arsenal has taken the first steps to sign Turkish star Kenan Yildiz, a Juventus player, in preparation for acquiring him during the upcoming transfer window, amid growing interest from coach Mikel Arteta in strengthening the attack.

According to circulating reports, Arsenal's management has already contacted Yildiz's agent to inquire about the terms of a potential transfer and the player's stance on leaving Juventus.

The value of the promising Turkish player is estimated at around £85 million, making the deal one of the major potential transfers in the market, especially with Juventus holding firmly to their rising talent.

Yildiz (18 years old) is attracting significant interest from several European clubs following his impressive performances with Juventus and the Turkish national team, signaling a fierce competition to sign him in the upcoming transfer window.