Jonathan David may finally be signed by Arsenal this summer, according to reports from the French daily L’Equipe. Arsenal has had their eye on the Canadian striker for a few months as they try to bolster their offensive options prior to the transfer window closing in a few weeks.
Although David is valued at approximately £50 million, he offers a more affordable option than other strikers like Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, in whom Arsenal has expressed interest. The 24-year-old striker is reportedly keen to leave Lille and turned down an offer to join Roma; recent reports indicate Arsenal may make a move for him.
David’s stellar Ligue 1 performances have long been the subject of rumors that he might be leaving Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Even though he has drawn a lot of attention, the Canadian international has stuck with Lille thus far.
Arsenal needs to add players who can start winning games right away if they want to have an influence in the Premier League. Even though David is an extremely gifted player, there are doubts as to whether he can solve Arsenal’s problems. But Mikel Arteta wants dynamic movement and energy in his attack, and for £50 million, he might be considered a steal in the transfer market.
In order to avoid losing out on what might be their final opportunity to bring the striker to the Emirates, if Arsenal is serious about acquiring Jonathan David, now might be the best time to complete a deal.
