Jonathan David is reportedly keen on embarking on an adventure in the Premier League when he leaves LOSC Lille as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Jonathan David is the subject of interest from Barcelona. Premier League bigwigs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the LOSC Lille striker in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window. The English outfits have a better chance of landing the Canadian international, who wants his next club to be in the Premier League.
Jonathan David and his career trajectory
Jonathan David has transformed into one of the most prolific strikers in the world since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020. The 25-year-old blew hot and cold in his first few seasons with Les Dogues but has been exceptional in recent campaigns.
David has been top-class in the 2024/25 campaign thus far, contributing to 31 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net 21 times and providing 10 assists. However, the player’s stint with LOSC Lille will end in the summer transfer window, as he will become a free agent on July 1. The situation has piqued the attention of high-profile clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Barcelona.
A man in demand
Recent reports have claimed that discussions between Barcelona and David over a Bosman move have advanced. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window, with Robert Lewandowski in the twilight of his career. However, with Barcelona’s financial issues not easing, the Canadian international is a viable, cost-effective target.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Jonathan David is understandable. While Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu have made their mark this term, Enzo Maresca wants another option for his attack. As for Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund has been a pale shadow of his former self this term, compelling the Red Devils to dip their toes in the market for a striker.
However, Tottenham’s interest in David is perplexing, considering they broke the bank to sign Dominic Solanke last summer. Nevertheless, the Canadian international is a target for the North London outfit. In addition, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United have a handy chance of landing the LOSC Lille forward, as he wants to embark on an adventure in the Premier League.
The development deals a crushing blow to Barcelona, although it will be surprising if the Catalan giants go down without a fight. It will be interesting to see where the 25-year-old Lille striker lands in the summer transfer window.