Amina UmarChelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United are set to battle it out for the signature of LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David, with the Ligue 1 club demanding a fee of just €30 million. According to renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, the three Premier League clubs are keen on acquiring the services of the 24-year-old Canadian international.Jonathan David has been a revelation since joining LOSC Lille from KAA Gent in August 2020.
He has established himself as a crucial player for Les Dogues, scoring 26 goals and providing nine assists in 47 appearances across all competitions last season. His impressive form has not gone unnoticed, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United all vying for his signature.Chelsea is in the market for a prolific striker and has been in contact with David’s entourage. The Blues believe the Lille attacker is a viable target, and his affordability makes him an attractive option.
Manchester United is also interested in David as a potential replacement for Anthony Martial, who is set to leave Old Trafford as a free agent. West Ham United, meanwhile, is looking for a striker due to the advancing age of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, with David fitting the bill.LOSC Lille’s valuation of €30 million is considered reasonable for a player of David’s quality, and it will be interesting to see if the interested clubs meet the asking price.
David’s potential signing could be a shrewd piece of business for any of the three clubs, given his impressive goal-scoring record and versatility on the pitch.As the transfer window heats up, fans of Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham United will be keeping a close eye on developments surrounding David’s potential move.
With the right signings, any of these clubs could be looking at a very successful season indeed.In other transfer news, Chelsea has been linked with a move for defender Dayot Upamecano, with the club reportedly willing to pay £60 million for the Frenchman. Upamecano has impressed for RB Leipzig and could be a valuable addition to Chelsea’s defense.Meanwhile, Manchester United has also been linked with a move for midfielder Declan Rice, with the club reportedly willing to pay £80 million for the Englishman.
Rice has impressed for West Ham United and could be a valuable addition to Manchester United’s midfield.West Ham United, on the other hand, has been linked with a move for striker Boulaye Dia, with the club reportedly willing to pay £20 million for the Senegalese international. Dia has impressed for Villarreal and could be a valuable addition to West Ham’s attack.
Only time will tell which club will emerge victorious in the transfer battle for Jonathan David. One thing is certain, however – his potential signing could be a major coup for any of the three clubs interested in his services.
Amina Umar
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