French sources claim that Chelsea is thinking about signing Jonathan David, a forward for Lille, in January. The forward has been a standout in Ligue 1 since moving to Lille from Gent in Belgium in 2020, scoring 41 goals in 107 games.
Graham Potter is attempting to expand his offensive alternatives since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, is approaching the end of his prime years of play and has identified the 22-year-old as a star for the present and the future.
David is reportedly available for between £38 million and £46 million, making a move to Stamford Bridge possible.
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Arsenal apparently expressed interest in the player in the past but ultimately chose to sign Gabriel Jesus.
Unquestionably at ease fighting against the best players, the Canadian international. David has been on fire for Lille this season, contributing two assists and nine goals in just 11 games.
He shares the league scoring lead with Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain with that total.
Kylian Mbappe, who has eight goals to his name, is one goal behind him. With five goals, Lionel Messi is even further behind.
David may be Potter’s first new hire since taking over for Thomas Tuchel in September as of right now.
Chelsea spent around £270 million on Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Wesley Fofana during the summer transfer window.
The team’s new American owners are ready to back Potter at this point. The Blues are also considering Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig in the meanwhile.