Arsenal are best placed to sign Jonathan David next summer with the Lille striker set to fall out of contract and Manchester United deciding to prioritise other signings – though the Gunners will reportedly face strong competition from two other Premier League rivals as well as Juventus.Mikel Arteta

 

The Canada frontman has taken his career on to the next level while playing in France with Lille, having scored an impressive 87 goals in 189 games for the Ligue 1 side. That tally already includes three in six games so far this ter m.But with David‘s contract due to expire next summer, Lille face a huge battle to retain the services of the 24-year-old, with the player so far shunning their advances to pin him down to an extension.

 

That has alerted the likes of Tottenham – strongly linked with a summer move – Newcastle, Manchester United and Juventus as the quartet jostle with one another for what is sure to be one of 2025’s most in-demand stars.

 

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However, as per TuttoJuve, Arsenal are now considered to be in the ‘front row’ to sign him as Mikel Arteta looks to further reinforce his squad and help reaffirm their position as major challengers for the Premier League and Champions League.

 

As a result, it’s claimed the Premier League is seen as his most likely destination and with a move to the Gunners likely to be the player ’s pick.David is reported to be seeking ‘well over €6m per season’ (£98,000 per week) with Juventus unwilling or unable to match their offers and amid claims Arsenal have already indicated a willingness to spend such a fee.

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Lille desperate to tie Jonathan David down

With the player’s contract due to expire on June 30, he will be eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club from January 1 – less than four months from n ow.