Manchester United have reportedly advanced their move to sign LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David, a target for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, Jonathan David is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have advanced their talks to sign the LOSC Lille striker in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Canadian international is also a target for other Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jonathan David and his LOSC Lille story
Jonathan David has established himself as one of the best strikers in Ligue 1 since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. While the 24-year-old has blown hot and cold in the last four years, he has been a pivotal figure for Les Dogues throughout his stint at the Ligue 1 club.
The Canadian international was one of the most prolific strikers in Europe in the 2023/24 season, amassing 26 goals and nine assists in 48 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, David’s exploits for Lille have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
Chelsea will delve into the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window. While Nicolas Jackson stepped up in the final weeks of the 2023/24 season, he blew hot and cold for most of the campaign. So, it behoves Chelsea to invest in a striker, with the Lille striker emerging as a viable target.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Jonathan David is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window after losing Anthony Martial as a free agent. David has thus emerged as a viable target, with Manchester United advancing the talks to secure his services.
As for Tottenham, the North London giants are also keen on signing a striker after not replacing Harry Kane with a recognised senior-level striker last summer. David is thus an option worth considering for Tottenham.
However, with Manchester United advancing the talks to sign the LOSC Lille striker, Chelsea and Tottenham face an uphill task to sign him from the Ligue 1 club. Meanwhile, David’s suitors hope to secure his services in a deal worth £30 million.
