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Talks held: Man United receive transfer update on striker who’s keen on Premier League transfer and dreams of playing at Old Trafford

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Talks held: Man United receive transfer update on striker who’s keen on Premier League transfer and dreams of playing at Old Trafford

Among the teams who have held discussions with Lille striker Jonathan David’s entourage as he considers a move to the Premier League are Arsenal and Manchester United.

As his Lille contract draws to a close, the Canada international is expected to become a free agent at the end of the current campaign.

According to people close to David’s circumstances, the 24-year-old has made the decision to go for a new challenge and is especially interested in moving to England, CaughtOffside has learned.

Inter Milan, who are eager for a player with David’s profile to start up front next season, appears to be showing the most interest thus far.

Inter chief Beppe Marotta has a reputation for striking some superb free transfer deals down the years, and he’s keen to anticipate a battle with other clubs for David’s signature.

Still, Premier League interest in David is there as well, with Arsenal looking at a number of targets up front at the moment, while Man United are also clearly short in that position.

The Gunners need more options behind Kai Havertz, who isn’t really a striker, while Gabriel Jesus has mostly flopped during his time at the Emirates Stadium, partly due to being so injury prone.

David is perhaps not the best or most exciting name on Arsenal’s list, with fans likely to be dreaming of the likes of Alexander Isak, but he could still do a job and would be a bargain as a free agent

United, meanwhile, are continuing to struggle under new manager Ruben Amorim, who will surely want upgrades on struggling duo Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund.

The Red Devils have spent big on a number of flops in recent years, so could do well to try to curb their spending by bringing in a smart signing like David on a free.

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