Newcastle United supervisor Eddie Howe shouts directions (Picture by Paul Harding/Getty Photographs)
Newcastle United recruitment chief Steve Nickson has reportedly been in France conserving an in depth eye on Lille striker Jonathan David.
The Canada worldwide has shone throughout his time in Ligue 1 and there has lengthy been hypothesis about him probably shifting to the Premier League or to different main cubs round Europe.
Most not too long ago, David was linked with Manchester United and Juventus in a report by TuttoJuve, nevertheless it appears there’s now confidence at Newcastle that they will win the race for his signature.
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That’s in accordance with a report from Newcastle World, which states that the Magpies have had Nickson in France conserving tabs on David, amid optimism that they will convey the 25-year-old to St James’ Park.
David has scored 11 objectives and contributed two assists in 18 league appearances for Lille this season, and he’s coming in direction of the top of his contract.
Jonathan David seems like an thrilling switch alternative for Newcastle
Jonathan David in motion for Lille towards Liverpool (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)
On condition that David may quickly be out there as a free agent, it might be superb enterprise by NUFC if they may get this deal finished.
One imagines there will likely be loads of competitors for this prolific striker, however Newcastle might need a selected must strengthen up entrance as quickly as doable.
Alexander Isak has been in sensational type for Eddie Howe’s aspect in latest instances, and it’s absolutely going to be a giant problem conserving maintain of him.
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If Newcastle do find yourself dropping Isak, they may do effectively to usher in David as a alternative, although in fact they’ll additionally hope they will maybe pair them each collectively up entrance.
Which may hinge on how Newcastle do over the remainder of this season, with a high 4 end absolutely important for the north east membership if they’re to have the ability to persuade star names like Isak to remain.