Chelsea and Arsenal both attempted to sign Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz in the summer transfer window, per a new report.

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Per a new report from Tuttosport, both Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in signing Yildiz in the summer, but were unable to extricate him from Turin. Juve are said to believe that the 20-year-old is indispensable, and did not countenance the prospect of moving him on. 

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Yildiz is said to be happy at Juventus, with the club ready to offer him a new contract. The youngster already has 86 appearances under his belt for the first-team, scoring 16 goals and registering 13 assists. His current deal runs until 2029 but Juve view him as a key part of their future. 

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Jorge Mendes may well have been behind the moves, as the report claims he is keen to bring Yildiz into his stable of clients. He is currently managed by his father, Engin. 

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Juventus play Inter Milan on September 13, after the international break. Chelsea and Arsenal are likely to be keeping a close eye on Yildiz's performance.