Arsenal will prioritise signing 24-year-old Canadian striker Jonathan David from Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille in the winter transfer window, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Jonathan David is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners view the LOSC Lille striker as the priority target for the winter transfer window. So, they have contacted the representatives of the Canadian international, with Chelsea and Liverpool also keen on signing him from the Ligue 1 club.
Jonathan David and his Lille journey
Jonathan David has been one of the best attacking players in Ligue 1 since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. The Brooklyn native has come leaps and bounds in the last four years while growing in stature within his national side, Canada.
The 24-year-old enjoyed his most productive campaign thus far last season, contributing to 35 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net 26 times and providing nine assists. David has also been excellent in the early days of the 2024/25 campaign, scoring thrice and providing two assists in eight outings. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, alerting high-profile clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
A man in demand
Arsenal’s interest in the Canadian international makes sense. The North London club sold Eddie Nketiah on the deadline day of the summer transfer window but did not sign a striker. With Gabriel Jesus blowing hot and cold since arriving from Manchester City, Arsenal must sign a productive attacker. David is thus a viable target, with the Gunners prioritising a winter move for him while contacting his entourage.
Meanwhile, Chelsea considered signing Jonathan David in the summer transfer window and contacted his representatives. However, a move did not see the light of day, with the West London club setting sights on Victor Osimhen instead. But with Osimhen not arriving at Stamford Bridge, David has emerged as a target again for Chelsea.
As for Liverpool, the Reds do not need a striker unless they sell someone in the winter transfer window. While Darwin Nunez has yet to start a game this season, Liverpool will unlikely entertain any offers to sell him in the coming months. Nevertheless, David is a target for the Merseyside outfit.
With Arsenal already contacting Jonathan David’s representatives, a winter deal might be on the cards. LOSC Lille might also entertain offers for the 24-year-old Canadian international in January, considering he will enter the final six months of his contract when the winter transfer window opens.
