Bayern Munich had been monitoring Kenan Yildiz and was expected to compete with Arsenal for the Juventus star. The Gunners are keen to secure his signature, but interest from the German giants threatened to complicate their pursuit.Yildiz has missed much of this season through injury, yet he remains an important member of the Juventus squad. The Italian club is determined to keep him and insists that he is not available for transfer.Arsenal face a clearer path to YildizDespite Juventus’ stance, Arsenal are expected to continue pursuing the Turkish international. His reported valuation of around 150 million euros represents a significant investment, but the Gunners could be prepared to push ahead with their interest.Bayern had previously been viewed as a potential rival because of Yildiz’s history with the club. He developed in their youth system between 2012 and 2022, but the German side did not give him the first-team opportunities he wanted.Instead, Bayern allowed him to join Juventus, where he has since established himself as an important player. His development in Italy has made him an attractive target for Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their options.Juventus remain keen to retain the forward, meaning Arsenal would still face a difficult negotiation even if other interested clubs withdraw from the race.(Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)Bayern step aside over transfer costAccording to TeamTalk, Bayern Munich have stepped aside from the pursuit because of the expected cost of the deal. The German club reportedly do not believe it would make sense to invest such a substantial amount in a player they previously allowed to leave.Their decision could give Arsenal a clearer route towards signing Yildiz, although it does not guarantee that Juventus will agree to sell him. The Italian club have made their position clear and are determined to keep hold of the talented attacker.Arsenal may therefore have less competition for his signature, but the financial demands remain a major obstacle. A fee of around 150 million euros would represent a substantial commitment, and the Gunners would need to decide whether they are willing to meet Juventus’ expected valuation._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsBayern Munich decides to abandon their interest in star to give Arsenal huge advantage – Yildiz12 October 2026, 17:00Arsenal defender now has the second most goal contributions in Europe12 October 2026, 16:00Jose Mourinho continues his obsession over Arsenal with new dig12 October 2026, 15:00The post Bayern Munich decides to abandon their interest in star to give Arsenal huge advantage – Yildiz appeared first on Just Arsenal News.