As reported by TBR Football, Newcastle United are interested in signing Lille forward Jonathan David next summer. The Premier League club are eyeing a new number nine and believe the youngster could be an ideal fit for the role.
Jonathan David is set to leave Lille
Jonathan David started his career at Gent and then moved to Lille in the summer of 2020. Since then, he has been on an improvement roll. He has emerged as a mainstay in the squad and one of the most prolific strikers across the globe.
David is carrying his red-hot scoring form even in the ongoing campaign. He has already netted 12 goals and provided two assists in 17 games so far. He is averaging 1.9 shots, 0.6 key passes, and 0.7 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Candian striker is an intelligent player with excellent positioning. He has raw speed, ball-holding abilities, and passing vision. With great shooting abilities and a dominant aerial presence, he is a lethal centre-forward and a threat to opponents.
Jonathan David has multiple buyers
Newcastle United already have Alexander Isak as their striker who is doing an impressive job so far. However, they still want to bring a new number nine to increase depth and competition for the concerned role. They even tried to sign a notable name this summer but failed to do so.
However, the Magpies have their eyes set on Jonathan David, who will become a free agent next summer. The 24-year-old has already refused to sign a contract extension as he wants to accept a new challenge at this point in his career.
David is already a proven performer and is at the peak of his powers. His arrival will surely help Newcastle United secure more goals and be a competitive force in English football. However, the player will surely demand a high salary as multiple clubs are showing interest in signing him.
