Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United Target Jonathan David in Advanced Talks to Join Barcelona
Jonathan David, the Canadian international, has been one of Lille’s standout performers since joining the French club in 2020. The 25-year-old striker has scored over 100 goals for Les Dogues and has emerged as a sought-after talent across Europe.
However, with David’s contract set to expire in July, the player has informed Lille of his desire to leave the club on a free transfer. As a result, the forward has been the subject of intense interest from a host of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and West Ham United.
Jonathan David is in Advanced Talks with Barcelona Despite Premier League Interest
Despite the Premier League’s allure, it appears that David’s dream move may be to Spanish giants Barcelona. According to TBR Football’s Chief Correspondent Graeme Bailey, the Canadian striker is in advanced talks with the Catalan club, and a deal is close to being finalized.
The 25-year-old, who has been in Europe since joining Gent at the age of 18, has established himself as a prolific goal-scorer in Ligue 1, netting 12 goals in 16 starts this season. His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with Inter Milan and Juventus also expressing interest in the forward.
What Jonathan David Has Already Said About Barcelona
David’s desire to join Barcelona has been a long-standing one. In a 2024 interview with The Athletic, the Canadian international revealed that the Catalan club was the team he grew up supporting, and that playing for them had always been a dream.
Barcelona are currently in the market for a striker to potentially rival and eventually succeed the aging Robert Lewandowski, who despite his 36 years of age, has scored 18 goals in 20 starts this season. David, who has scored against Barca’s fierce rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, is seen as the ideal candidate to fill this role.
With the player’s contract expiring and his desire to join Barcelona, the Catalan club appears to be in pole position to secure his services on a free transfer this summer. The talks between the two parties are reportedly at an advanced stage, suggesting that David’s dream move to the Camp Nou could soon become a reality.
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