Bayern step aside as Arsenal chase nine‑figure Yildiz deal

Bayern Munich will NOT stand in the way if Arsenal puts a nine‑figure sum, potentially €150 million, on the table for a left‑wing signing, according to a report. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has overseen the club’s aggressive pursuit of the player, and the German champions appear ready to step aside.

Arsenal’s summer pursuit of a left‑wing star

Arsenal pushed to sign superstar‑calibre forwards over the summer but fell short on each occasion. The Gunners explored left‑wing options including Morgan Rogers, Kenan Yildiz and Vinicius Junior. Ultimately, Rogers signed for Chelsea and Vinicius Junior renewed his contract with Real Madrid, leaving Yildiz as the primary target.

A parallel attempt to recruit striker Julian Alvarez collapsed when the Argentine refused to abandon his long‑standing ambition of joining Barcelona. That setback reinforced Arsenal’s focus on securing a dynamic winger to bolster their attack.

Insider Graeme Bailey reported Arsenal’s interest in the 21‑year‑old Turkey international throughout the summer. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio later suggested Yildiz could move next year, stating: “I think a possible surprise in the next transfer windows could be linked to Yildiz’s future, for whom proposals and requests for information had already arrived last summer – which Juventus never considered – into nine figures, from clubs such as Arsenal and Tottenham as well.”

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Bayern’s stance and the price tag

Di Marzio added that Juventus would demand well over €120 million, potentially as much as €150 million, before approving a sale. Christian Falk of echoed the sentiment, saying Arsenal will not face competition from Bayern Munich if they decide to act. The report repeatedly highlighted ARSENAL's willingness to meet the price.

Falk noted Yildiz spent a decade at Bayern Munich from 2012 to 2022, and that the club now regrets letting the talent leave on a free transfer. However, he argued the gigantic cost of bringing him back makes the Bundesliga champions unwilling to rectify the mistake.

He warned that re‑signing Yildiz would admit a mistake and require a hefty outlay, adding that “it’s not very hot at the minute, but the agents are close to the club, so it’s always a discussion in terms of whether this is a viable option.” Falk also said if clubs such as Real Madrid come in with big money, Bayern will be “out of the poker”, and that the former youth product could have backed Harry Kane had he stayed, but “football doesn’t always work out in the dream scenario” and Bayern are “not in the driver’s seat”.