Manchester United join transfer race for highly-rated LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David
A priority for Manchester United in the upcoming market is likely to be bringing in a new centre-forward.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are Ruben Amorim’s current options in attack, but the duo are young and still learning the trade. In short, they are not yet ready to lead the attack for the Red Devils and score goals consistently in the Premier League.
Overall, the attacking unit has constantly failed to click, with the players failing to fully adapt to Ruben Amorim’s tactical demands on and off the ball. The Red Devils faces a massive rebuilding job under Amorim in a summer where their spending power will be limited due to financial constraints.
So, INEOS should operate smartly during the forthcoming summer transfer window and sign available quality players who would cost less in this inflated market. Now, according to a report from French outlet RMC Sport (h/t Fichajes), Manchester United have joined the transfer race for LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David.
Jonathan David has no shortage of options this summer with his contract coming to an end with Lille and no extension in sight for the striker. With 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season, the Canada international is one of the hottest strikers on the continent, and the possibility of signing him for no transfer fee makes his arrival even more attractive in a market where prices have inflated.
The aforementioned report adds (h/t Fichajes) that David is keen on testing himself in the Premier League, where he is also wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and West Ham United. Ligue 1 outfit Marseille remain his admirers, but a move would be hugely complex.
The North American star is exactly the kind of player that Man United should target during the summer transfer window. David has already established himself as one of the prolific goalscorers in Europe, operating at the highest level in his age group. Having proven himself in Ligue 1, the Brooklyn-born talent is ready to make the step up to the Premier League.
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David’s goal tally for Lille over the years is a strong testament that he could play a crucial role for United if signed. At 25, he would also be the leader of the striker pack at Old Trafford, leading the Amorim-managed side’s attack whilst allowing the likes of Hojlund and Zirkzee to develop.
On a potential free transfer, INEOS should be all over the Lille hitman.