Newcastle United has joined the list of teams interested in acquiring Lille striker Jonathan David, following in the footsteps of Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Chelsea. Eddie Howe’s squad has faced challenges this season, with unfavorable results and multiple player injuries. As a result, it seems unlikely that the Magpies will replicate their previous success of qualifying for the Champions League. However, despite these setbacks, Newcastle still holds a promising future. Their actions during the upcoming summer transfer window will be closely monitored, especially after a relatively quiet January window.
According to a report on Football Transfers, Newcastle is one of the clubs expressing their interest in signing Jonathan David. The Canadian international has caught the attention of many Premier League teams, including Brentford, who see him as a potential replacement for Ivan Toney. Football Transfers estimates David’s value at £42.5 million, indicating that he will not come cheap for any club looking to secure his services in the summer.
Given the high demand for strikers among Premier League clubs, David is expected to be a highly sought-after player. Throughout his career at Lille, he has scored an impressive 71 goals in 166 games across all competitions. In the current Ligue 1 season, he has already netted eight goals in 21 appearances, with five of those coming in his last nine league games.
Newcastle is prepared to part ways with Callum Wilson in the summer and is in need of another striker to compete alongside Alexander Isak. Jonathan David could be the ideal candidate to share the scoring responsibilities and provide healthy competition for Isak. However, the Magpies will face stiff competition from various other Premier League clubs in their pursuit of signing David.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com