manchester united They will reportedly be given the chance to sign LOSC Lille star Jonathan David, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
The Red Devils have suffered a terrible first half of this season. They are currently ranked 13th in the first division table with 23 points in 20 games, placing them only seven points above the relegation zone.
United started the campaign with Erik ten Hag As coach and after the dismissal of the Dutch coach, Ruben Amorim has been named the new coach. However, his performances on the field have not improved at all.
So, the Portuguese coach needs to rebuild the team to turn the situation around and he apparently plans to do exactly that. It's looking to unload several of January's big gains with Mark Rashford and casemiro being among them.
At the same time, the Red Devils are also looking to sign some new faces. Signing a new left-back and forward is reportedly their priority. Now, report on GiveMeSport, jones claims that Man Utd are likely to have the opportunity to sign David so they can bring him in to bolster the attacking department.
David to Manchester United
The Canadian has entered the final months of his current contract at Stade Pierre-Mauroy and will leave as a free agent next summer if he does not leave this month.
The 24-year-old's representatives have been exploring options for him and have already offered him western ham United – who need reinforcements in attack after the absences of Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
David has found the back of the net consistently in Ligue 1 over the years and has enjoyed a brilliant first half of this season. He even helped his team get the three points by putting his name on the scoresheet against real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in the champions league.
United have found it difficult to score goals this season so strengthening the forward department by signing an experienced option would be the right decision despite already having Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee at your disposal.
However, it remains to be seen if the record Premier League champions decide to sign the Lille star if they eventually receive the offer to secure his service.