In this summer transfer window, Chelsea were busy searching for a proper number nine, which also included Jonathan David. The Canadian forward is a target of top European clubs. Newcastle United is one of them.
Newcastle have some elite forwards in their team, which include Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, and Joe Willock. Last season, Isak scored 25 goals in all the competitions, but this season the Swede has started slowly. That is why they need a forward like David.
Jonathan David is a Canadian forward who plays for top-tier French club Losc Lille. When he used to play for a Belgian club called Gent FC, he came into the scene. Soon the Canadian forward showcased his talents in terms of the entire Europe.
At that time, Ligue 1 club Lille invested in his talent and bought him for €30m. Now he is the most in-demand striker in the transfer market. Currently, he is representing Canada in the Copa America. This season, he has bagged 26 goals all across the competitions. At this moment, he is one of the most in-demand forwards of Europe.
Why do the Magpies want Jonathan David?
Jonathan David is a team player. He always tries to play for the team. The Canadian forward has almost a similar profile with new Manchester United signing Joshua Zirkzee.
David said that he knows that his responsibility is to score goals, but he also wants to help his teammates. In a recent interview, the Ligue 1 forward said, ‘To be honest, I’m not really looking to be the headline player. I’m a striker, so my job is to score goals. And, as everyone knows, attackers usually get the glory. But in my positioning and in my movement, I’m thinking about what’s going to help the team, not just to make myself a hero. Of course I want to have good stats but that is not the starting point.‘
Possibility of the transfer
It is being said that the striker is interested in a Premier League move. But there is a twist in this transfer saga. According to Express, the forward is refusing to sign a new contract extension at Losc Lille. This is a major boost for Newcastle United.
The young forward has multiple attributes. He is known for his blistering pace and flashy flair. On top of that, he can convert difficult chances into goals. He can score with both feet. For these multiple qualities, he is the dream striker for every team. He has drawn attention from all over Europe.
Newcastle United, Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham, and Aston Villa are said to be interested in signing the striker. If the Magpies can pull of this signing under everyone’s nose, it will certainly elevate their performance and goalscoring threat.
Possibility of signing a striker
At this moment, Newcastle United are desperate for signing a striker. They believe that they can land the Lille forward at St. James Park. If Jonathan David comes to Newcastle, it will create massive competition in the number nine position.
It will be difficult for Eddie Howe to pick between Isak and Jonathan David. Both of them are extremely talented individuals. Isak is known for his dribbling and sharp finishing ability. On the other hand, Jonathan David is known for his vision and pace. If Eddie Howe can include both of them in a duel forward system, the Newcastle forward line will get a new attacking threat.
This will certainly be a good addition for the Magpies.
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