Paris, November 6, 2025 – In a seismic shift that’s sending shockwaves through the transfer market, Liverpool and Arsenal have thrown their hats into the ring for one of Paris Saint-Germain’s most prized assets: the enigmatic Turkish sensation Kenan Yildiz.
The 20-year-old forward, currently on a modest €1.5 million-a-year deal (£1.3 million annually, or about £25,000 per week) at the Parc des Princes, has become the hottest commodity in European football. Sources close to the negotiations reveal that both Premier League giants have “officially pulled the trigger,” ramping up their pursuit ahead of a potential January window raid.
Yildiz’s meteoric rise at PSG – following his high-profile switch from Juventus last summer – has been nothing short of spectacular. The creative dynamo, who joined alongside fellow young guns Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, Willian Pacho, and João Neves, embodies the French champions’ long-term vision. PSG’s strategy under sporting director Luis Campos has been laser-focused on sustainable growth, shunning short-term band-aids in favor of high-potential talents who can evolve into world-beaters. Yildiz, with his silky dribbling, vision, and lethal finishing, fits that blueprint to perfection. Since arriving in Paris, he’s notched five goals and three assists in just 12 appearances, drawing comparisons to a young Eden Hazard for his flair and unpredictability.
But here’s the kicker: that €1.5 million salary? It’s a steal – and it’s fueling the fire. Insiders tell La Gazzetta dello Sport that Yildiz’s current contract, inherited from his Juventus days and unchanged upon his PSG move, is woefully below market rate for a player of his caliber. “He’s underpaid by at least double,” one source quipped. “PSG knew it was a bargain when they signed him, but now it’s becoming a liability. The big clubs smell blood in the water.”
Liverpool, still smarting from their agonizing near-miss on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi over the summer, see Yildiz as the perfect foil for Mohamed Salah on the right flank. The Reds’ interest isn’t new – reports from Wednesday cited scouts at every Juventus match last season – but with Anfield bosses now “officially” greenlighting a bid, expect a war chest to open. Arne Slot’s high-pressing system demands versatile attackers, and Yildiz’s ability to drop deep or surge forward makes him an ideal fit. “He’s the missing piece,” a Liverpool insider confided. “Guehi was defensive insurance; Yildiz is the spark we need to ignite another title charge.”
Not to be outdone, Arsenal – perennial overachievers under Mikel Arteta – have long admired the Turkish starlet. The Gunners, who monitored his every step in Turin, view him as the long-term successor to aging wing wizard Bukayo Saka. Chelsea, perennial suitors alongside Manchester City, were in the mix earlier this year when agent Jorge Mendes held clandestine talks with Yildiz’s family. But with the Emirates faithful clamoring for more firepower, Arsenal’s official entry into the fray escalates the stakes. “Arteta doesn’t chase shadows,” our source added. “This is deliberate. They’re ready to shatter the €60 million valuation PSG slapped on him.”
The timing couldn’t be more explosive. Yildiz’s contract saga, lingering from his Juventus tenure, adds layers of intrigue. Back in Turin, ongoing structural upheavals – including Luciano Spalletti’s recent appointment as head coach and Marco Ottolini’s impending role as sporting director – stalled renewal talks. That uncertainty handed PSG the upper hand in the summer swoop, but now it’s backfiring. With his deal expiring in 2026, Yildiz holds leverage, and whispers of a release clause kicking in next summer have the rumor mill in overdrive.
PSG, for their part, aren’t sweating – yet. The club’s commitment to youth is unwavering, as evidenced by their summer spree: Kvaratskhelia’s dazzling arrival from Napoli has already transformed their attack, blending seamlessly with Pacho’s defensive steel and Neves’ midfield maestroship. “We’re building a dynasty, not a quick fix,” a club statement reiterated last month. But losing Yildiz for a cut-price fee? That would sting, especially with Liverpool and Arsenal circling like sharks.
As the race intensifies, all eyes turn to Mendes, the super-agent orchestrating this transfer tango. Will Yildiz stay loyal to PSG’s project, or will the allure of Premier League glory prove too tempting? One thing’s for sure: this bombshell pursuit is just getting started. With bids expected imminently, the €1.5M-a-year wonderkid could be wearing red or gooner blue by year’s end. Stay tuned – the beautiful game’s transfer circus has never been more thrilling.
