According to reports, Manchester United is one of three Premier League teams negotiating a free transfer for Lille striker Jonathan David in the summer with his representatives. David has scored 107 goals in 224 games in all competitions while playing for Lille, solidifying his status as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers.
The Canadian has amassed an outstanding total of 23 goals and 10 assists in 41 games thus far this season. As he wants to move up to a better club, the player has stated that he has no intention of renewing his contract with Lille, which expires in the summer.
Apart from United, David has also been closely associated with Barcelona and West Ham. He does, however, have more followers in England and outside.
According to French news source le10sport, three Premier League teams are “trying to seize” the chance to acquire a superstar of David’s caliber for nothing. Three teams and the player’s representation are currently engaged in formal negotiations. According to our sources, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal are present at the table.
Arsenal in concrete talks with agent of Jonathan David
According to CaughtOffSide, Arsenal is eager to sign David on a free transfer because his contract with Lille expires at the end of the current campaign. The Gunners are interested in the 25-year-old striker from Canada, according to TuttoJuve, which also stated that Juventus is eager to sign him in the summer.
However, the two sources disclosed the number of clubs interested in signing the soon-to-be free agent, meaning Arsenal would have fierce competition to lure David to the Emirates Stadium. Another important quality about David is his adaptability. Arteta would have tactical versatility because he can play as a central striker or in a front three.
But with Alexander Isak of Newcastle and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa also being linked to the Gunners, it’s unclear if David is the team’s top pick or a fallback option in case other moves don’t work out.
In any event, David is one of the most sought-after forwards in the market due to his availability on a free transfer, and Arsenal’s striker search is intensifying.
