Arsenal Ready to Spend £87m on 'Superstar' Kenan Yildiz Amid Tzolis Talks

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Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Christos Tzolis ahead of the summer transfer window, but they are also ready to spend £87m on a 'superstar'.

The Gunners are in the strongest position they've been in for years when it comes to recruiting players in the summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta's side lifted the Premier League title after a 22-year wait, while they also reached the Champions League final before being beaten by Paris Saint-Germain.

They are now one of the most attractive prospects to play for in Europe, which could see them enjoy a busy summer window.

Arsenal don't need too many signings in order to go to the next level, with Arteta and his recruitment team already building a phenomenal squad.

The Gunners are making their first move in the summer transfer window

According to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Arteta considers Juventus star Kenan Yildiz as his dream target for the summer transfer window.

It is claimed that the Gunners would be ready to spend around £87 million for Yildiz, with Tzolis considered an alternative option after Arsenal open talks.

Arsenal want to sign a key player for the left-hand side of attack, and Yildiz, described as a 'superstar', could be the ideal signing for that position.

Although Tzolis' numbers were more impressive during the 2025-26 season, there is no doubt he is playing in a lesser league than Yildiz is.

Tzolis is also now 24, meaning he is approaching his prime years, whereas Yildiz is three years younger and yet to reach his full potential.

Tzolis has played in England before with Norwich City in both the Premier League and the Championship, but he struggled to make an impact.

The Greek international has certainly developed since then, but there's no doubt Yildiz is the player with a higher ceiling and also more proven at the highest level.