According to sources in France, Chelsea are considering a January move for Lille forward, Jonathan David. Since joining Lille from Gent in Belgium in 2020, the forward has been a bright spot in Ligue 1, scoring 41 goals in 107 games.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, is entering his final years of peak performance, therefore, Graham Potter is trying to bolster his offensive options and has recognized the 22-year-old as a star for the present and the future.
With David allegedly available for between £38m and £46m, a transfer to Stamford Bridge is a possibility.
Jonathan David, one to watch on the market in the next months as many top clubs are following him – he’s now Ligue 1 top scorer with 9 goals. ⭐️🇨🇦 #transfers
David also becomes Lille’s best scorer ever in Ligue 1, more than Eden Hazard. pic.twitter.com/Okxdmf1xAC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 15, 2022
Meanwhile, Arsenal were reportedly interested in the player in the past but decided to sign Gabriel Jesus.
The Canadian international is undoubtedly at ease competing against the finest players. David has been on fire for Lille this season, scoring nine goals and providing out two assists in 11 games.
With that total, he shares the Ligue 1 scoring lead with Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain.
He is one goal ahead of Kylian Mbappe, who has eight goals to his credit. Lionel Messi is even further behind with five goals.
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As of right now, David might be Potter’s first acquisition since he took Thomas Tuchel’s job in September.
Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Wesley Fofana were all acquired by Chelsea during the summer transfer window at a combined total of almost £270m.
The team’s new American owners are now prepared to support Potter. Meanwhile, the Blues are also interested in RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku.
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