Tottenham will prioritise a move for Jonathan David if Harry Kane leaves, with the Canadian on top of their list ahead of other candidates.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Jonathan David emerges at the top of Tottenham’s list of potential Harry Kane replacements. The 23-year-old has had another stellar season with Lille in France, as Spurs consider him their priority over other names.
The striker market is finally showing signs of blossoming, with plenty of movements anticipated in the coming period. Manchester United’s deal for Rasmus Hojlund may have played a catalyst in opening up a complicated jigsaw.
Paris Saint-Germain failed to pursue Hojlund, so they will look for players that may coincide with other clubs. Tottenham are in the thick of the situation with the future of Harry Kane increasingly looking away from the club.
Bayern Munich are confident of landing Kane in the coming days, as they had a meeting planned on Monday. Meanwhile, if the 30-year-old leaves north London, Spurs will move swiftly to bring in a replacement with several names mentioned.
Tottenham had considered Jonathan David a viable target a while ago, and now they could accelerate their pursuit. The 23-year-old Canadian striker had another stellar season with Lille in France, scoring 26 goals in all competitions.
He also attracted the interest of several Premier League sides, but Spurs may move once they sell Kane as expected. David has a €50 million price tag placed by Lille, which seems reasonable enough compared to other targets.
Spurs may consider the financial and sporting aspects before making a move for the 23-year-old. David’s profile has the physicality to adjust to Premier League requirements, and he’s considered an apt replacement for Kane.
The only pressure point for Tottenham would come from other interested sides, with PSG also monitoring his situation after losing out on Hojlund. David had previously suggested he would like the experience of the Premier League, which could put Spurs in pole position.
There’s also the possible threat of Chelsea entering the chase, considering their previous interest and the need for a new striker. There are few options for top draw forwards in this market, and making swift moves will prove a wiser choice than waiting for things to develop further, something that would make plenty of sense for Spurs in this chase of David.
