Sunderland among clubs tracking prolific Union SG striker as West Ham push ahead in the race for his signature
Sunderland are reportedly among a number of Premier League clubs monitoring Union Saint-Gilloise striker Promise David, with West Ham said to be leading the race for his signature.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 24-year-old forward has attracted significant interest following an impressive spell in Belgium. Sources cited by the outlet claim that Newcastle United, West Ham, Leeds United, Sunderland and Brighton have all watched the striker closely this season.
David’s rise has been described as unconventional. His career path has taken him through Croatia, Malta and Estonia before Union SG moved to sign him, and since arriving in Belgium he has delivered consistently strong numbers. The striker scored 24 goals in his debut campaign with the club and has added a further 15 this season, form that has not gone unnoticed across Europe.
TEAMtalk report that Newcastle have tracked him for several months, with recruitment staff said to be impressed by his physical attributes and his ability to operate across multiple attacking roles. However, West Ham are understood to have taken the most concrete steps so far, including holding initial talks.
The report claims the player showed little appetite for leaving Champions League football for a side battling near the bottom of the Premier League table, though the Hammers are expected to revisit their interest should they secure survival.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are said to have sent scouts to Belgium on multiple occasions, returning with positive assessments. Leeds are also reported to be keeping close tabs, while Brighton’s long-standing strategy of targeting emerging attacking talent has seen them enter the conversation.
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Internationally, David is expected to represent Canada at the upcoming World Cup under Jesse Marsch, having previously featured for Nigeria at under-23 level. That dual-nationality profile has added further intrigue around a player whose stock continues to rise.
Union Saint-Gilloise are braced for strong summer interest, with Premier League clubs circling and West Ham currently viewed as the most advanced suitor. Sunderland’s level of intent remains unclear, but reports suggest they are firmly in the group of clubs keeping a close eye on developments.
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