Premier League target Jonathan David discusses January move and names his dream club

Jonathan David says signing for Barcelona would be his dream move, although he admits he is unlikely to leave Lille in January.

He Lille The forward is one of the most in-demand players in Europe this season.

He has scored 13 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions, including four goals in as many Champions League games.

Those goals have come against real MadridAtlético de Madrid and Juventus.

David has also scored 29 goals in 56 international matches for Canada since making his senior international debut in 2018.

The 24-year-old is also out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he could leave Lille on a free transfer in the summer.

However, the French team could still cash in on the Canadian when the transfer window reopens in January.

David has now given his opinion on a possible mid-season move, after being Linked with a host of clubs over the summer.

he said The Athletic: “Going to a club in the middle of the season is never easy.

“It's not like the beginning of a season where you have a preseason, you know your teammates and you have time to fit in.

“In January, things are very hectic. It's more or less now. It's more difficult.”

David previously moved from his youth club in Ottawa to Gent in Belgium mid-season at just 18 years old.

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manchester unitedHowever, Tottenham and Arsenal are among the clubs said to be tracking the striker.

None of those teams is the club of dreams for David, who expressed his desire to one day play for the Barcelona.

And he added: “(Barcelona) was always the team I grew up supporting. When you grow up supporting a team, your dream is to play for them.”

The Spanish champions are currently leaders of LaLiga having won 11 of their first 13 games.

Hansi Flick's team is six points ahead of its bitter rival, Real Madrid, who has a game less.