Arsenal transfer blow as left winger target Kenan Yildiz suffers major injury with Gabriel Martinelli in £60m exit talks

ARSENAL’S chances of signing Kenan Yildiz have taken another hit after the winger suffered an injury at the weekend. The Gunners are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements before next week’s transfer deadline, but a move for Yildiz now seems extremely unlikely. Arsenal’s chances of signing Kenan Yildiz have taken another blow Credit: Getty Yildiz suffered an injury that could sideline him for two months at the weekend Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Yildiz and the club are actively trying to strengthen their left wing position. However, the 21-year-old ace was forced off with a foot injury in the 69th minute of Juventus‘ 1-0 win over Frosinone on Sunday. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Reports in Italy suggest that the issue could be serious, with surgery not ruled out and Yildiz potentially facing up to two months on the sidelines. A lengthy injury would make Arsenal moving for Yildiz even more unlikely this summer. Juventus have been clear in their stance that Yildiz is not for sale anyway. Manager Luciano Spaletti has said he is “calm” about the future of his star player. Speaking on Saturday, he said: “I experience it calmly because the player is Yildiz. From my point of view, it’s simple, they can offer whatever they want, I want to be able to field Yildiz next season. “Yildiz is a guy who is perfect to have mature conversations with. And consequently, he knows very well that he shouldn’t rush anything, that he shouldn’t speed anything up. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “His future is already important at Juventus.” Arsenal could be a left winger short if they do not bring in a new face before the transfer deadline. Gabriel Martinelli is in talks with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal after being left out of the squad for both of Arsenal’s 3-0 wins over Manchester City and Coventry. The Brazilian could end his seven-year stint in North London if Al Hilal are willing to cough up a fee close to the £60m figure Arsenal are seeking. Arsenal rejected a £38m bid for Martinelli from Turkish club Galatasaray earlier in the window, but are open to selling the 25-year-old. Martinelli is in the final year of his contract with Arsenal, but the Gunners hold an option for a further 12 months. Gabriel Martinelli is being pursued by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal Credit: Getty Arteta has already brought in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge in a £34m deal this summer. Tzolis, 24, has hit the ground running with two eye-catching performances against Man City and Coventry, but will have little backup if the Gunners can’t bring in another left winger in the next week. Arsenal had been interested in both Vinicius Junior and Morgan Rogers earlier in the window, but failed to get either deal over the line. Comment now