West Ham United have reportedly identified 24-year-old LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David as an alternative to Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Jonathan David is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers want to sign a striker in the 2025 summer transfer window, with Jhon Duran their top target. However, the East London club will also have options beyond the Aston Villa attacker, with LOSC Lille star Jonathan David emerging as an alternative.
The rise and rise of Jonathan David
Jonathan David has been one of the best players in Ligue 1 since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. Such has been the player’s impact at Stade Pierre Mauroy that Les Dogues’ fortunes have been synonymous with his form.
The 24-year-old has been in fine form since the start of the 2023/24 season and has been exceptional thus far this term. David has contributed to 12 goals in 15 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign by finding the back of the net ten times and providing two assists.
In addition, David has been prolific for Canada, scoring 29 goals in his 56 outings thus far for the North American nation. However, David will leave LOSC Lille as a free agent in the 2025 summer transfer window. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, especially from the Premier League. West Ham United will be among his prospective suitors.
London calling?
Jonathan David has been on West Ham United’s radar for a long time, and the East London club mulled over securing his services in the summer transfer window before the move failed to see the light of day. The continued interest in the LOSC Lille striker is understandable, considering Michail Antonio and Danny Ings might depart from the London Stadium next year.
In addition, Niclas Fullkrug has struggled thus far at West Ham, with a calf injury hampering his progress. So, West Ham should invest in a top-class striker next summer, with David emerging as a viable target. However, the Lille attacker is an alternative to the East London club’s top target, Jhon Duran.
Ademola Lookman is another option on West Ham’s wishlist if the Hammers fail to land Duran. Meanwhile, they will face stiff competition from other European bigwigs for David, and signing the 24-year-old Canadian international might be a tall order.
