Jonathan David has maintained impressive form for much of his career, yet he could depart Lille as a free agent when the season concludes.
The Canadian striker has consistently been a sought-after player during transfer windows, with numerous clubs expressing interest in securing his signature. However, despite ongoing speculation, he has remained at Lille until the expiry of his contract. His continued improvement has made him an indispensable part of the team, ensuring he remains a key player despite the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Some of the world’s top clubs, including Barcelona and Juventus, are closely monitoring David’s situation. However, his next destination could be the Premier League, where several English clubs are eager to acquire his services. Arsenal are particularly keen to secure his signature and are determined to emerge as the frontrunners in the race.
West Ham United are also strongly interested and appear equally determined to bring him to England. According to Caught Offside, the Hammers recently invited David’s agent to attend one of their matches, a move that signals their serious intent to sign him. This gesture underscores their commitment to adding another striker to their squad.
Despite West Ham’s efforts, Arsenal remain confident that they can outmanoeuvre their rivals and finalise a deal for David. The Gunners believe they possess the resources and appeal necessary to win the transfer battle.
David is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe. If Arsenal were to secure his services, he would be a valuable addition to the squad, even if he is not the only forward reinforcement brought in. His versatility, goal-scoring ability, and experience at the highest level would provide a significant boost to any team aiming to strengthen its attacking options.
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He is a no brainer for me, especially on a free.
He’s a great player, and if he turns out to be a flop in the prem, at least we didn’t pay much for him (he may demand higher signing on fee’s due to coming on a free, but I’m sure nothing out of this world).
With that said, we still need to splash out for a world class striker.
Jonathan David is a good player to build quality in depth.
Spot on Kia.We need to bring in two strikers and a winger to give us the depth we need.Neither Havertz nor Jesus fit the bill as a CF and while the German could compete with Odegaard as an AM I think the time has come to move on Jesus and for that matter Zinchenko which would end the Man City link which is no longer relevant.
I completely agree, Havertz can still play a role in midfield, Jesus not good enough.
Problem is, how do we get a player out who has just over two years left on his contract and is earning 265K per week?
Caught Offside is one of the more reputable sources of info, so It’s worth taking seriously if Arsenal are genuinely interested in David, but having no Football Director until the summer puts us at a bit of a disadvantage unless there’s already something in progress.
Agree Jax. Get the communication going and the lawyers’ collective a.ses in gear and get Berta in here even if it takes a few more quid or one less holiday to expedite the process.