Newcastle United have been linked with a move for 24-year-old LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David, who wants to remain with the Ligue 1 club until the summer.
Jonathan David has been linked with a move to the Premier League for months now. However, a report by Football Insider has claimed that the Canadian international is set to reject the January move to Newcastle United and continue with French club LOSC Lille until the summer transfer window.
David has done quite well this season, and he has 15 goal contributions in all competitions. He will be a free agent at the end of the season, and Newcastle United were hoping to sign him for a nominal price in January.
The Magpies have been overly dependent on Alexander Isak for goals, and the Swedish international needs more support in the attack. Jonathan David would have been a quality acquisition for them. The Canadian is at the peak of his powers, and he could have transformed Newcastle United in the final third.
The Canadian international is reportedly on the radar of multiple clubs, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. He will be a free agent in the summer of 2025, and it is fair to assume that several clubs will look to snap him up on a bargain.
The fact that he will not join Newcastle in January will be a major blow for the Magpies, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure a pre-contract agreement with the player so that he can join them in the summer. Missing out on a player of his quality, especially on a free transfer would be a major blow for the club.
Can Newcastle United convince David to join?
Jonathan David has proven himself in Ligue 1, and he has the qualities to succeed in English football as well. He will look to join a club capable of pushing for trophies regularly, and Newcastle United have an ambitious project. They have the resources to sign the best players in the world as well. It will be interesting to see if the player is attracted to the idea of joining them in the summer.