Ligue 1 hitman with 33 G/A gives himself to Barcelona; membership but to make a transfer

In keeping with a latest report from SPORT, Barcelona have but to make any concrete strikes for Lille ahead Jonathan David, regardless of the participant being open to creating monetary sacrifices to safe a switch to the membership on a free deal. 

The outlet means that the Canadian ahead has actively expressed his curiosity in becoming a member of the Blaugrana, however the membership’s sporting administration stays silent concerning any potential negotiations.

At this level within the season, Barcelona’s lack of urgency to pursue David makes it clear that signing him just isn’t amongst their high priorities. 

As a substitute, the membership’s focus stays on reinforcing the left wing forward of the summer season switch window. 

Whereas David represents a lovely alternative out there, the truth is that Barcelona have been evaluating him for over a yr with out reaching a consensus.

Why is that?

Jonathan David needs to play for Barcelona. (Photograph by Christof Koepsel/Getty Pictures)

One of many main elements working towards his potential arrival is the presence of Ferran Torres. The Spaniard has emerged as a dependable different within the centre-forward function, serving as the principle backup to Robert Lewandowski. 

With Lewandowski’s contract prolonged and Ferran delivering strong performances, Deco believes that the quantity 9 place is already nicely coated.

David and his representatives have remained affected person, holding onto the hope of securing a transfer to Barcelona. Nonetheless, they’re conscious of the state of affairs and have set a deadline till the tip of April to decide. 

He has gives on the desk

If the Catalan membership doesn’t take motion by then, they are going to transfer ahead with one of many a number of profitable gives accessible to them.

As issues stand, the striker seems extra more likely to proceed his profession within the Premier League. West Ham have introduced a proposal that’s financially too good to show down, making them the frontrunners for his signature. 

Though Hansi Flick appreciates David’s qualities and sees him as a novel attacking choice, it appears more and more unlikely that he shall be enjoying on the membership subsequent season.