Man Utd make 'initial contact' with €90m wonderkid

Cameron Smith

20 Mar 2025 03:30 CDT
3 min read

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Manchester United have reportedly made “initial contact” with Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz as they look to sign the 19-year-old this summer.

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The Turkey international has established himself as a key player under Thiago Motta so far this season, and his form has attracted significant transfer interest, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City all keeping tabs on his progress.

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Man Utd are also eager to sign Yildiz during the 2025 summer transfer window and they have now made “initial contact” with the Juventus star’s representatives, according to TEAMtalk.

Juventus are yet to engage in advanced talks to sell Yildiz this summer, but they are open to cashing in on the youngster for a reported fee of €90 million.

The Italian giants would ideally like to keep the 19-year-old, although they may be forced to accept a sale if they are unable to secure Champions League qualification.

Despite interest from a number of top Premier League clubs, Yildiz remains happy in Turin, but his representatives have held initial talks with Man Utd and the Red Devils are expected to intensify their pursuit over the next few weeks as they look to bolster the attacking options available to Ruben Amorim.

Man Utd want Kenan Yildiz

Yildiz has scored six goals and provided four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions so far this season, and his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) has risen from €10.9m to €50.2m since the beginning of the campaign.

The Turkey wonderkid is one of several forwards being monitored by the Man Utd hierarchy ahead of the summer window, with the club eager to sign replacements for Marcus Rashford and Antony - both of whom are expected to depart on permanent deals.

Amorim’s side are also pursuing an out-and-out centre forward as they look to sign an upgrade on the misfiring Rasmus Hojlund.