Man United could sign £42m Lille striker with 35-goals/assists this season as club confirms he can leave this summer

Man United could sign £42m Lille striker with 35-goals/assists this season as club confirms he can leave this summer

Manchester United continue to hold a long-term interest in signing Lille striker Jonathan David this summer, according to Manchester World.

Anthony Martial’s contract is set to expire at the end of the month, therefore Manchester United is looking for a new center forward. They have now been connected to Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna.

The Dutchman’s contract includes a £34 million release clause, but negotiations are difficult. A transfer may be impossible due to Kia Joorabchian, his agent, asking a huge £12.5 million commission.

Manchester World then states that United is still interested in signing David in the long run. David might be signed to a low-paying contract.

The Canadian international has long been connected to a transfer to the Premier League. Given that his contract expires in June of next year, it is likely that he will depart Lille this summer.

The French outfit have confirmed that he is up for sale and United have the opportunity to land him on a a cut-price deal in the current transfer window.

David had a superb 2023/24 season with Les Dogues. He scored 26 goals and provided another nine assists from 47 appearances in all competitions.

Aside from his 35 goal involvements, he had a passing accuracy of 83 percent. He would be an ideal striker with his ability to score with either foot.

At 24, David is just entering the prime phase of his playing career. He would be a quality acquisition to provide competition for places to Rasmus Hojlund.

He is currently valued at £42 million by Transfermarkt, but could be prised away for much less, given he is about to enter the last year of his Lille contract