West Ham United will unlikely land Jonathan David amid Barcelona and Inter Milan’s links with the 25-year-old Lille striker over a Bosman move in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by talkSPORT, Jonathan David is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers have already approached the LOSC Lille striker over a possible Bosman move in the summer transfer window. However, the Canadian international will likely snub the East London club amid his links with Barcelona and Inter Milan.
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. The striker’s output has been critical to Les Dogues’ success in the last four and a half years, and he has come leaps and bounds during this period.
The 25-year-old has been exceptional this season, contributing to 29 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net 20 times and providing nine assists. However, David will likely leave LOSC Lille as a free agent after entering the final six months of his contract.
The Canadian striker’s situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Barcelona and West Ham United are among the prospective suitors vying for the LOSC Lille striker’s signature in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window.
What next?
West Ham United’s interest in Jonathan David is understandable. While Evan Ferguson arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in the winter transfer window, he will likely return to his parent club after the 2024/25 season ends. So, West Ham should invest in a top-class striker this summer, considering Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio, and Danny Ings are on the wrong side of 30. However, they have feared missing out on David’s signature.
The Canadian international will likely snub West Ham’s advances, even though the Hammers have approached him over a Bosman move. Recent reports have claimed that the Lille striker’s representatives have advanced talks over a possible deal with Barcelona.
With Robert Lewandowski in the twilight of his career, Barcelona can do with a younger striker. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old is also a target for Inter Milan. So, it is hardly surprising that David will likely snub West Ham amid his links with Barcelona and Inter Milan.
