Newcastle United is facing tough competition from Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Lille’s star forward, Jonathan David. The 24-year-old Canadian international has a price tag of £42 million and is entering the final year of his contract, making him a potential free agent next summer.
Reports from the Spanish outlet Sport indicate that Newcastle is among several top European clubs interested in acquiring David. Barcelona views him as a key target, despite their financial difficulties.
David’s impressive performances, including a vital goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League, have heightened his attractiveness to potential suitors.
Manchester United and Arsenal have also expressed interest, but Inter Milan seems to be taking the lead, with reports from Sport Mediaset suggesting they have already engaged in discussions with David’s representatives.
With eight goals and two assists in just 13 matches this season, David’s track record is impressive, having netted 92 goals in 194 appearances for Lille since his transfer from Gent in 2020.
Given Newcastle’s struggles with injuries to key forwards Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak, David could be an ideal fit to strengthen their attack. Sporting director Paul Mitchell has emphasized the club’s strategy of targeting undervalued players, making David a potential strategic acquisition if they can negotiate a lower fee before his contract ends.
The competition for Jonathan David is intensifying, and Newcastle must move quickly to secure one of Europe’s most coveted forwards.
