Newcastle United and Crystal Palace will have a shot at signing Jonathan David, who will leave Juventus in the summer.
The Canadian struggled in his first season in Turin. After arriving on a free transfer, he scored only six Serie A goals, failing to start in the last three league games.
Luciano Spalletti never quite appeared to be a fan of the player. After Dusan Vlahovic’s return from injury, the striker’s prominence only reduced and he is likely to be offloaded this summer.
Last week, SportWitness covered how Newcastle United are pushing for his signing. Competition from England is now growing, with Crystal Palace also in the picture for the 26-year-old.
Juve seeking permanent deal
Gazzetta dello Sport highlight David and Lois Openda are set to leave Juve. Even if the Old Lady know that the ex-Lille player will be key for Canada at the World Cup, they are keen on parting ways.
This is mainly because of Spalletti, who is seeking a more physical profile upfront.
With Newcastle United and Crystal Palace in the running’ for the striker. Juve see this as a chance to earn a capital gain.
There is also interest from Paris Saint-Germain, who can consider the possibility of a swap involving Randal Kolo Muani. The France international is very much keen on a return to Turin and this can lead to David ending up at PSG.
However, player exchanges are usually complex, which makes a move to England more likely. Juve only want permanent deals and currently demand €25m to execute David’s departure.
Both clubs can need a striker
During the last campaign, Newcastle United were lacking a presence who scored on a consistent basis. Nick Woltemade was used deeper a lot of times, which could make David an important addition to the side.
Crystal Palace may also need the Bianconeri forward. Jean-Philippe Mateta is likely to leave – with Juve themselves a possible destination. David is younger and offers more than just goals. For €25m, it will be a low-risk deal and the Eagles won’t have much to lose.
The only problem will be the Canadian’s wages. He earns around €6m per season in Turin and if English clubs come forward, that demand may not change.