11 Aug 2022 08:34:41
Morning Ed002, has the Lille striker Jonathan David been of interest to the scouting team? Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - Jonathan David (S/AM) Lille, like many French clubs were hit hard by the loss of broadcast revenue and will need to sell some of their more valuable assets even though they do not want to. Jonathan David is valued by Lille at an unrealistic €60M. Real Madrid have previously declared an interest but their focus seems to have turned away. An option for Madrid might be to pay a deposit on a transfer for 2023 and leave him at Lille or even try and negotiate Eden Hazard being included in a deal. He has been recommended to Chelsea by an ex player but they have preferred targets. The new Manchester United coach tried to take him to Ajax and could potentially look to taking him to Manchester United if they lose out on preferred targets. Barcelona interest has gone although Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham, Inter and Arsenal are clubs cited having sent scouts to watch him. Making the Champions League may be an important factor in any transfer.}
11 Aug 2022 11:42:44
A Utd lineup including Fred, Antony, David is sounding quite informal. Is there a Brazilian Kevin and German Frank we can chuck in too?
11 Aug 2022 11:43:27
Interesting about EtH's previous interest in David. Personally I think he could be an excellent option being able to play through the middle or out wide. His technical quality, pace, and his intelligent decision making do mark him out as a player who should work well under EtH.
Fingers crossed we maybe move for him.