Over the previous week, we’ve seen hyperlinks resurface surrounding Newcastle United’s reported curiosity in Lille striker Jonathan David.
The Athletic confirmed he’s a participant we’ve been monitoring as he approaches the ultimate six months of his contract in France, whereas TBR’s Graeme Bailey claimed that Newcastle scouts had been in attendance to observe the Canadian rating in a 1-1 draw with Lyon final weekend.
This week, the 24-year-old was again in Champions League motion and he impressed as soon as once more, scoring the opening purpose in Lille’s 1-1 draw with Juventus.
The purpose (watch it 1-minute into the spotlight clip beneath) was his thirteenth of the season in all competitions and his fourth in 4 Champions League appearances, with this coming after a brace at Atletico Madrid and strike in Lille’s shock 1-0 win over Actual Madrid final month.
Ought to David refuse to signal a brand new deal at Lille, he might depart on a cut-price charge in January, signal a pre-contract settlement with one other membership (forward of a summer season transfer) or have his decide of golf equipment on the finish of the 2024/25 marketing campaign, the place he’s at present on the right track to depart on a free.
He could possibly be the perfect alternative for Callum Wilson, who can be out of contract subsequent summer season and in want of changing. Nevertheless, his present type and availability on potential discount charge can have alerted plenty of high European sides.
One to observe, it appears, though our hopes of signings the Brooklyn-born ahead on a cut-price charge might begin to fade if he continues scoring each week!