The uncertainty surrounding Juventus feels as tense as waiting for a crucial BD Cricket Match to begin, especially now that the club has paused renewal talks with rising Turkish star Kenan Yildiz. Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid continue to monitor the situation closely. According to reports, Juventus could not reach an agreement with Yildiz’s representatives, prompting the club to temporarily suspend negotiations with the talented forward.
Yildiz is currently under contract with Juventus until 2029, and the club has been eager to extend his deal. Yet in recent weeks, the negotiation table has gone cold. Juventus want to improve his salary, believing his current 1.7 million euros per year no longer reflects his importance to the squad. They are considering raising his pay to around 6 million euros per season, but an alleged gap of about 1 million euros still separates their offer from the player’s demands. As a result, Juventus have paused discussions, leaving Yildiz’s long-term future at the Allianz Stadium uncertain, especially as top European clubs circle around him.
Chelsea already submitted a 67 million euro bid this past summer and remain enthusiastic about signing the 20-year-old prodigy. Reports suggest they will make another attempt next year. Arsenal and Real Madrid are also keeping a close watch on developments in Turin. Despite the stalled talks, new CEO Damien Comolli believes an agreement will still be achieved in the coming months. This confidence is boosted by Juventus majority owner John Elkann, a well-known admirer of Yildiz, who could personally step in to accelerate negotiations. Meanwhile, as head coach Luciano Spalletti reaffirmed after last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Torino, Yildiz continues to play a vital role in the squad’s current structure.
Juventus also have one eye on the future as they explore potential free transfers for next summer. The club hopes to bring in Mike Maignan, Zeki Celik and Serge Gnabry once their contracts expire in 2026, though competition from Premier League teams will be fierce. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have already opened initial talks with all three players. Even so, signing them will be a major challenge. Chelsea remain the frontrunners for Maignan, especially after their failed attempts with AC Milan this summer.
Juventus may struggle to match Chelsea’s offer for the French goalkeeper, but they hope to lure him to Turin by leveraging the influence of fellow Frenchmen Thuram and Kalulu within the club. Maignan is unlikely to renew with Milan and will demand a salary higher than his current 3 million euros per year. As for Celik, ongoing talks with Roma appear promising, and sources around the capital suggest the Giallorossi are confident of keeping the Turkish defender.
As Juventus navigate contract battles, transfer competition and internal restructuring, the club moves into a decisive phase—one that mirrors the unpredictability of a late-game BD Cricket Match. And as Comolli emphasizes repeatedly, the mission remains clear: steer Juventus firmly back onto the right path, no matter how many obstacles stand in the way.