Arsenal are reportedly preparing a major offer to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, according to Radio Radio.
The Premier League leaders plan to bid £43m [$57m] in cash around and include Gabriel Jesus in a swap deal for the 20-year-old Turkish midfielder.
Yildiz, who has scored crucial goals against Inter and Borussia Dortmund this season has become one of Serie A’s most talked-about young players.
The Turkish international has played regularly since Juventus’ Club World Cup campaign but looked fatigued in recent weeks and was substituted in the second half against Milan as coach Igor Tudor tried to inject pace into the side though the youngster remains a fan favorite in Turin.
The north London club already have Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze and Arsenal interest could come from adding another dynamic playmaker capable of driving games in Europe’s biggest matches.
Gabriel Jesus has fallen behind summer signing Viktor Gyokeres in the pecking order. The Brazilian forward has scored 76 Premier League goals with 45 assists across his spell in Manchester City and Arsenal.
Juventus, however, may hesitate to accept the proposal with the Bianconeri seeing Yildiz as a long-term investment both on and off the pitch.
With Dusan Vlahovic, Lois Openda and Jonathan David already competing for attacking roles, Juventus do not urgently need another striker.