Lille are likely to sell Jonathan David this summer.
That’s according to journalist and CaughtOffside columnist Ben Jacobs, who is reporting the Canadian striker is in line to seal a big transfer with a host of top clubs tracking his situation.
Although the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United were interested in signing him, with both clubs’ attention now turning to other targets, the door for other European clubs has opened, and according to Jacobs, the side to ‘keep an eye on’ is actually David Moyes’ West Ham United.
Having recently lifted the Europa Conference League, the Hammers will feel their pulling power has increased, but with Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli among the other clubs impressed by David’s form, winning the race for the Canada international’s signature won’t be easy.
PSG and Napoli tracking David. If Osimhen is sold, latter would be very keen. And keep an eye on West Ham. Spurs intent on keeping Kane, but another club that have looked at David before. After CONCACAF Nations League Final, David will start to seriously explore his options.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 18, 2023
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During his three years with Lille, David, who has just two years left on his deal, has scored 58 goals in 136 games including 24 in Ligue 1 last season.
There isn’t a striker in the world that will do well with Moyes tactics . Haller and Scamacca were both world class strikers before Westham and Haller proved himself after Westham , as will Scamacca . Westham need a striker capable of hold up play rather than a prolific scorer . Strikers don’t get the easy tap ins with Moyes tactics .
Agree with the above Scamacca is the player we need but the only way for him to succeed is to be played on a regular basis.