Manchester United are continuing their aggressive rebuild under Ruben Amorim as the club prepares for a critical second season under the Portuguese manager.
With Matheus Cunha already secured and a deal for Bryan Mbeumo reportedly close, the Red Devils are eager to resolve their attacking shortcomings following a disastrous 2024/25 campaign.
Amorim is determined to inject more pace and finishing power into the squad after United managed just 44 Premier League goals last season.
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Several names have been floated around Carrington as potential additions, with the club also open to player sales in order to fund more signings.
One of the forwards previously on United’s radar now looks increasingly unlikely to make the move to Old Trafford.
According to Alfredo Pedulla via CaughtOffside, Lille striker Jonathan David is edging closer to completing a move to Juventus this summer.
The Canadian international has been one of Ligue 1’s most prolific scorers in recent seasons and finished the 2024/25 campaign with 25 goals for Lille.
Jonathan David, 25, has been admired by Manchester United for some time, but it’s Juventus who appear to be in pole position after accelerating talks over the past few weeks.
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A verbal agreement on personal terms is reportedly already in place, with David set to earn €6 million per season, potentially rising to €7–8 million with performance-based add-ons.
Juventus are now expected to finalise the deal with Lille, who are open to letting the striker leave as he enters the final phase of his contract.
The Turin-based club have considered David a top target since 2023 and view him as a key piece in their attacking rebuild ahead of next season.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have not made a formal approach and may now be forced to consider alternative names for their frontline.
If Juventus fail to complete the deal, they will reportedly shift focus to Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani.
For now, United’s attention appears to be firmly set on completing the signing of Bryan Mbeumo before re-evaluating their striker shortlist.
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