Reportedly, Real Madrid is gearing up to challenge Liverpool in their quest to secure Juventus prodigy Kenan Yildiz, whose recent standout performances have garnered attention from various top European clubs.

The year 2023 has marked a significant rise for Kenan Yildiz, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most promising young strikers. Making his debut for Juventus’ senior team this year, the 18-year-old also earned his first cap for the Turkish national team.

Despite Juventus facing turmoil, emerging talents like Yildiz have emerged, offering a glimmer of hope amid the club’s struggles.

Yildiz earned acclaim for his pivotal role last month, scoring a crucial goal for his national team in their 3-2 victory against Germany. Since then, his stature has soared, attracting interest from clubs such as Liverpool and Real Madrid, as reported by Spanish outlet Defensa Central (via The Hard Tackle).

Last week, Yildiz added to his achievements by netting a goal for Juventus in his inaugural start against Frosinone, becoming the youngest-ever foreign scorer for the Bianconeri in Serie A. Since his move from Bayern Munich to Italy in 2022, the teenager has impressed in his seven outings for Juventus’ senior squad.

While Real Madrid has secured Endrick from Palmeiras, they remain on the lookout for promising young talents to bolster their ranks. Known for maintaining a squad with top-tier players across all positions, their pursuit of Yildiz underscores the high regard in which he’s held.

Liverpool, with only Darwin Nunez as their recognized striker, seeks cover for the Uruguayan forward. Yildiz presents an appealing and cost-effective option for the Reds if they manage to secure his transfer from Juventus.

Kenan Yıldız

Kenan Yildiz

Forwarder, Midfielder

Germany

Age: 19

187 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 27 11 Missed
Minutes 942 34.9 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 33 1.2 Avg
Passes 327 12.174.3% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 7 times for 601 minutes for Serie C: Girone B.

Kenan Yıldız scored 2 goals for Juventus Next Gen. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 16th in Serie C: Girone B. In the last match Juventus Next Gen drew 1-1 against Vis Pesaro. The next match in Serie C: Girone B will be against Pescara.

Juventus Next Gen performance and stats

Juventus Next Gen

Manager: Massimo Brambilla
Rank 7th
Win 15
Draw 9
Loss 14
Goals 50-44
Diff 6

Juventus Next Gen is currently 16th in the Serie C: Girone B with 19 points.

In the last 19 games, it has won 5 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Juventus Next Gen drawn 1-1 against Vis Pesaro.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 18 goals and conceding 23.​

Juventus Next Gen will play the next match in Serie C: Girone B against Pescara on Sunday 7th of January in Alessandria.​

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool

Manager: Jürgen Klopp
Rank 3rd
Win 23
Draw 10
Loss 4
Goals 84-41
Diff 43
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 17-7
Diff 10

Liverpool is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 39 points.

In the last 18 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool drawn 1-1 against Arsenal.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 16.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Tuesday 26th of December in Burnley. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.​

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Rank 1st
Win 28
Draw 6
Loss 1
Goals 78-22
Diff 56
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 16-7
Diff 9

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 45 points.

In the last 18 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 3 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 0-1 against Deportivo Alavés.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 39 goals and conceding 11.​