Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Jonathan David from Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille amid his links with Chelsea.
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign Jonathan David from Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille in the summer transfer window. The Canadian international striker is on the radar of Chelsea as well.
Jonathan David scored 26 goals last season, and he is widely regarded as one of the best young attacking talents in European football right now. The 24-year-old has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well, and he could be a key player for the North London club.
Spurs have missed a clinical presence since the departure of Harry Kane, and the Canadian international could be his replacement. Tottenham have been overly dependent on Son Heung-min since the departure of Kane.
The striker is reportedly valued at £20 million, and Tottenham are now inching closer to securing his signature. David has been linked with West Ham as well. The reported asking price seems quite reasonable for a player of his ability and potential.
The £20 million investment could look like a bargain in the long term. Tottenham must do everything in their power to secure his signature quickly.
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The striker will be hoping to compete at a high level as well, and Tottenham will be able to provide him with that platform. On the other hand, Chelsea are keeping tabs on him as well. The Blues will be hoping to sign a quality alternative to Nicolas Jackson, who has been quite underwhelming over the past 12 months.
David would be an upgrade on the former Villarreal striker. The Canadian attacker will look to prove himself in the Premier League, and the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea will be exciting destinations for him. It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.
For a player of his quality, £20 million to prove to be a major bargain. The likes of Tottenham and Chelsea would be the ideal step up in his career right now, and he needs to choose his next destination carefully. Tottenham will be able to offer him European football next season, and they have a competitive squad and an attacking set up where he could thrive.