Newcastle United are reportedly eager to sign Jonathan David in January to get ahead in the chase, although any winter move could have complications.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United could prioritise a January move for Jonathan David. The transfer idea might give the Magpies headway in the chase for the coveted Canadian striker. But any winter window move brings plenty of complications along, with Arsenal also keen.
Jonathan David could have a big say in the striker’s market next summer when a player of his quality makes himself available on a free transfer. LOSC Lille have tried their best to get a renewal in place, although given the choice of clubs the 24-year-old could have, he would be leaning towards departing on the Bosman move.
A host of clubs are in the mix, including Arsenal, who are expected to sign a new striker next summer. David has been perennially linked with a move to the Premier League and next summer; he could finally get that big career transfer he’s been craving.
Top Serie A sides are also eager to sign him, although there is a wider expectation that the 24-year-old LOSC Lille star will move to the Premier League. Manchester United and Tottenham are also in the mix, while La Liga giants Barcelona are also considering him because he will be available on a free transfer.
Newcastle United are prioritising a striker in January amid the fitness issues with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson. Eddie Howe has extensively used Anthony Gordon in the No.9 role in the meantime, while the club are open to selling Wilson for a decent fee and bringing in a replacement. They are hoping to get ahead in the chase and bring the striker in January itself rather than waiting until the summer.
Newcastle United might have to wait until the summer
Newcastle United are keen on David, and making a January move would make a lot of sense in the context of beating off competition. However, Lille consider the Canadian as a key part of their plans this season, and the Ligue 1 outfit would reportedly demand £20 million to sell the striker, which complicates matters for the Magpies.
Newcastle United spending that much on a quality player they can sign on a free transfer in six months would not be seen as good business. However, there is still a minor scope for them to negotiate with Lille over a lower fee, which will depend on David’s preference to join them. He might wait until the summer to see how the market opens up for him.
