Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in the front row to sign 26-year-old Canadian striker Jonathan David from Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille.
According to a report by Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Jonathan David next year. The LOSC Lille striker is also a target for Juventus, with the Bianconeri ready to offer him a €6 million-a-year contract. However, the three Premier League clubs are in the front row to sign the 26-year-old from the Ligue 1 club.
The rise and rise of Jonathan David
Jonathan David has established himself as one of the best players in Ligue 1 since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he spent his formative years in Canada. However, the Canadian international has risen in prominence during his spell with Lille.
The 26-year-old has started the new season well, following up from an exceptional 2023/24 campaign that saw him amass 26 goals and nine assists in 47 outings across all competitions. Meanwhile, David’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of well-known clubs like Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier League move beckons?
Arsenal failed to sign a striker in the summer transfer window, with top target Benjamin Sesko remaining at RB Leipzig. However, David has emerged as a viable target, with the LOSC Lille centre-forward having the quality to be an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest in Jonathan David is understandable. The Magpies are in a spot of bother over the long-term future of Alexander Isak amid his links with Arsenal. While the Swede might remain at St. James’ Park, Callum Wilson will likely leave Newcastle United. So, David is an option worth considering.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the North London outfit signed a striker in the summer transfer window by landing Dominic Solanke. However, considering they might participate in four competitions next year, Tottenham could do with another striker. Meanwhile, the report suggests the three Premier League clubs are the front-runners in the race to sign the Canadian striker.
The 26-year-old is also a target for Juventus, with the Bianconeri ready to offer a contract with €6 million-a-year wages. However, with Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham in the front row to sign David, a summer move to the Premier League might be on the cards.
