Arsenal They are reported to be in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur are close to a deal to sign LOSC Lille star Jonathan David, according to Italian outlet All of Juve.
After joining the Ligue 1 side in 2020, the 24-year-old has been proving his goalscoring prowess in the French top-flight over the past few years.
However, with his current contract set to expire at the end of this season, speculation has begun to emerge regarding his future in recent times.
TJ Juventus have reportedly shown interest in signing the Canadian but are currently lagging behind Arsenal and Tottenham in the race as they do not have the financial capacity to beat them. Premier League clubs on this agreement.
The report says Arsenal are willing to offer David a lucrative contract worth £5m per season, but Tottenham could scupper their plans as they are also willing to offer the striker a similar package.
Battle
However, the report says Newcastle United They are also in the race and are willing to provide stiff competition to the North London clubs to secure any potential deal for the Canadian.
After selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, the Lilywhites have finally signed a replacement after spending £65million on Dominic Solanke last month.
However, Richarlison has struggled to find a regular first-team place under Ange Postecoglou and has been tentatively linked with a possible exit from the club. As such, it appears that Spurs are planning to sign David to support Solanke if the Brazilian leaves the club next year.
Elsewhere, Arsenal were looking to sign a new striker this summer but failed to land their top target Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners are expected to sign a new striker next year and it seems David is in their sights.
David has shown his goalscoring ability in Ligue 1 of late, so could be a smart, low-cost acquisition for Arsenal or Tottenham if either club buys him for free next year.
The Canadian international is valued at around £42m by Transfermarkt, so would be a bargain for Arsenal or Tottenham if one of the north London giants could lure him to England in 2025.
