LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David has been linked with a move away from the Ligue 1 club in recent months.
Jonathan David is one of the most exciting attackers in European football, and Chelsea were keen on securing his signature during the summer transfer window.
However, the move fell through, and the player has now revealed in an interview with The Athletic that he spoke to a couple of clubs, but a move never materialised. David has now revealed that his contract with the Ligue 1 club expires next summer and that he will assess his future then. The striker is now focused on the task at hand, and he wants to do well for the French outfit this season.
“It just didn’t happen,” David said. “There were a couple of offers and we just didn’t finish the deal, that’s it. I spoke to a couple of teams. I spoke with the coaches. But ultimately (David and his camp) made the decision to stay.”
David scored 26 goals in all competitions last season, and he could have been a quality acquisition for Chelsea. The Blues needed to bring in a reliable finisher and they were keen on the likes of Victor Osimhen as well. However, they failed to sign a quality striker eventually.
Chelsea to return for him in January?
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea reignite their interest in signing the Canadian international striker when the transfer window reopens in January. Lille will not want to lose the player as a free agent, and they could look to sell him in January for a nominal price.
Jonathan David will certainly want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join a club like Chelsea will be quite attractive for him. The Blues are unlikely to be the only club keen on securing his signature, and Chelsea could face competition from a number of European clubs.
David will want to join a club capable of pushing for major trophies consistently, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. The 26-year-old striker is at the peak of his powers right now, and he will look to make his mark in European football and push for major trophies in the coming seasons. There is no doubt that he has the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and he could transform them in the final third.
