Although Liverpool appear to be doing just fine in the attacking department, that won’t stop them from trying to sign one Ligue Un hot-shot this summer.
CaughtOffside sources understand that Lille’s Jonathan David, who has an incredible record of 43 goal or assist contributions since the start of last season (transfermarkt), is of particular interest to Arne Slot.
Indeed, it has been advanced that Liverpool see the player as a valuable addition and are, in fact, keen on signing him within the week.
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The Reds are expected to offer him a long-term contract of around four to five years, with Lille asking for a transfer fee in the region of €45m-€50m.
They’re unlikely to get things all their own way, however, as it would appear that all of Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Napoli are all showing a concrete interest in landing the player.
Sources indicate that the Partnopei have gone as far as to agree personal terms with the player, offering him a five-year contract with an annual salary of €3m.
However, Napoli and Lille have yet to agree on the transfer fee, as the former are understood to only be offering around €35 million – significantly less than the asking price.
That could let in the Gunners who CaughtOffside sources have confirmed are indeed in the race at this moment.
Clearly, the 24-year-old Canadian is much in demand, and it’s worth pointing out that his next contract is likely to be the biggest of his career so it has to be right.
It will cover the period when David will be expecting to be at his peak as a player, and therefore, Lille are well within their rights to demand a fee commensurate with his experience, prowess and future career in mind.
With a week to go of the current transfer window, there’s still plenty of time to get a move concluded.
