LOSC Lille will demand only €30 million to sell Jonathan David, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United vying for his signature.
According to a report by reputed journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United are interested in signing Jonathan David in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 outfit will demand around €30 million to part ways with the 24-year-old striker.
Jonathan David and his impact at LOSC Lille
Jonathan David has come leaps and bounds since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. The Canadian international has established himself as a pivotal figure for Les Dogues in the last four years, with the Ligue 1 outfit struggling whenever the striker has blown hot and cold.
The 24-year-old was exceptional in the 2023/24 season, amassing 26 goals and nine assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. David is currently featuring for Canada at the 2024 Copa America, scoring once in two outings. However, the player’s long-term future at LOSC Lille is uncertain, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United interested in signing him in the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Recent reports have pointed to Chelsea being in contact with Jonathan David’s entourage. The Blues are scouring the market for a prolific striker heading into the summer transfer window. So, the Lille attacker has emerged as a viable target for Chelsea. And he will not cost a bomb, with Les Dogues demanding only €30 million to sell him.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Jonathan David is understandable. The Red Devils are keen on signing a replacement for Anthony Martial, with the Frenchman departing from Old Trafford as a free agent. the Canadian international is thus an option worth considering for Manchester United.
As for West Ham United, the Hammers are also keen on signing a striker amid the advancing age of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings. In addition, the latter faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium. So, David is a viable target for West Ham.
€30 million should be an attractive price for a player of Jonathan David’s quality. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United meet LOSC Lille’s valuation of the 24-year-old Canadian international in the summer transfer window.
