This summer, “Man United and Chelsea will be in great competition for Jonathan David.”
David has made 130 appearances for Lille since joining the French club from Gent. During that time, he has notched up 55 goals and nine assists for the team’s offense.
The player, who is 23 years old, was a key contributor to his team’s success as they won Ligue 1 in the 2020-21 season and the French Super Cup in the 2021-22 season.
David has been a consistent standout for Lille during the current campaign, recording 23 goals and four assists for the club’s total of 34 matches played against other teams.
David is now the second-highest scorer in the premier league, having scored 21 of those goals in the league. He is only one goal behind the forward for Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, who is the current leader.
Despite the fact that David still has two years remaining on his contract, rumors have been floating around about a probable exit in the summer due to his outstanding achievements.
The French publication L’Equipe cites Manchester United and Chelsea as two of the clubs that are interested in signing the Canadian international player.
As Wout Weghorst’s loan from Burnley to Manchester United comes to an end, the Red Devils will be looking to bolster their options in the final third of the field during the summer transfer window.
It has been reported that they are interested in players such as Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur and Victor Osimhen of Napoli; nevertheless, it looks that David is also on their radar.
It is anticipated that Chelsea will acquire a striker before to the 2023–24 season, despite the fact that they have spent over £600 million in the last two transfer windows combined.
Both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku are expected to leave the club within the next few months.
Aubameyang is expected to leave the club just one year after signing from Barcelona, and Lukaku is expected to leave the club after he returns from his loan term with Inter Milan.
Additionally, the Blues are the fifth-lowest scoring team in the Premier League this season, which emphasizes the importance of acquiring a forward who is able to play through the middle of the field.
Tottenham Hotspur, who are also displaying an interest in David, might present Man United and Chelsea with further competition for the player’s services.
It is possible that Tottenham’s pursuit of the Canada national team player may rely on what happens with Kane, as there is widespread talk that the Spurs striker may quit the team this summer.
This summer, “Man United and Chelsea will be in great competition for Jonathan David.”