Chelsea have genuine interest in Kenan Yildiz

Chelsea are one of the Premier League clubs with a genuine interest in signing Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz next year.

The Turkey international has developed into one of the best forwards in the Italian top-flight. He has already made six goal contributions from 10 appearances this campaign.

His form has urged the Bianconeri hierarchy to open contract talks but as things stand, they have yet to convince the 20-year-old to pen a new long-term contract with a pay rise.

Amidst this, a number of elite European clubs are monitoring his situation and Chelsea are among those. Juventus are not looking to sell him, but could accept a significant fee in future.

Yildiz is valued at around €100 million by the Bianconeri, but a package of at €80m could persuade them to do business, given their financial concerns over the past couple of seasons.

Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with the former Bayern Munich graduate. The Blues can expect a bidding battle for his services.