Arsenal have been given a first-rate circumstance wherein they could probably seal a summer time deal for amazing Lille striker Jonathan David.
The Canadian has been making a big affect considering the fact that initially moving to Europe with Genk from Ottawa Internationals in 2018. Indeed, his excellent form has sparked hobby from a number of pinnacle clubs, together with the Gunners.
David hit 30 dreams in seasons in Belgium before Lille completed his £25million signing in 2020.
The 22-yr-antique helped his facet to a exquisite Ligue 1 title triumph in his first season. That prompted preliminary hobby from Liverpool, despite the fact that the Reds in no way firmed up that hobby.
But the record inside the Daily Express claims that Arsenal technical director Edu is a large fan of the forward. To that cease, David has now emerged at the membership’s shortlist of summer time targets.
Mikel Arteta looks positive to herald as a minimum one new ahead this summer, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah each out of settlement come the end of the season.
And Edu has been given a major elevate in his chase for David, whose representatives had been spoken to in December approximately a deal.
Sky Germany claims that the striker, who is also on Newcastle’s radar, virtually desires out of Lille. However, he's going to most effective flow to the Premier League on one situation – if Champions League football is protected with his new club.
Reporter Florian Plettenburg tweeted: “Update Jonathan David: The 22 y/o striker desires to go away Lille in summer. No launch clause.
“Sources expect a price tag around €45-55m. His new club must play Champions League next season. No touch with NUFC thus far. Too high-priced for the Bundesliga.”
