Arsenal are looking to sign a striker in the January transfer window. They have identified a 24-year-old striker from the French league. According to reports, the North Londoners have already contacted the player’s representatives. They are looking to make a priority transfer with Liverpool also interested. The player that Arsenal is looking to sign is Jonathan David from Lille. The Canadian striker after moving from Genk to Lille has been sensational. Entering the final year of his contract David has rejected two proposals from Lille to extend his contract.
The striker issue at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has a great squad and his team is top-class. The quality of the players is not an issue, it is the lack of a certain type of player at Arsenal that has caused problems for the team in the past. An out-and-out number nine is what they lack. Gabriel Jesus moved to Arsenal in 2022 and at the club, his performances have been below par. The former City striker’s positioning in the opposition box is his best trait as a striker. Other than that, Jesus’s touch, finishing, and link-up play, have all been poor, also taking into account his injuries, the Brazilian hasn’t been regular at the club. Havertz did a good job playing up front at the end of the season. He has been solid, doing the right things but his skillset limits his capabilities as a striker.
Now with Odegaard out, Havertz will be back in the midfield. Because Eddie Nketiah has left the club, Arsenal look really slim up top. They need a true striker who can finish the chances created by Saka and Odegaard. After finishing second two times in a row, Arsenal need to lock in and get the right personnel. This is where Jonathan David comes in, the Canadian striker looks like a star in the making and a perfect fit. Big clubs have been interested in him in the past and now reports have emerged about his unwillingness to sign an extension. Arsenal have talked to people around him and a January transfer to the Emirates Stadium looks like a priority for them.
The Jonathan David situation
Sports Journalist Fabrizio Romano talked about how he believes that David won’t sign an extension with his current club. Even though the 24-year-old hinted at staying recently, his unwillingness to sign a contract says something else. He is linked with multiple teams across Europe including Liverpool, Chelsea, and Napoli but Fabrizio did not mention specific clubs. Having rejected two offers to extend his contract at Lille, looks like he will take his time to decide what he wants to do with his career and is in no hurry to make a final decision. It is reported that he wants a move to the Prem or the Serie A and is looking for a 4/5 year-long contract with a salary of around 100k per week.
Jonathan David scored 26 goals last season for his club. Any club looking for a young number nine would definitely see him as an option. He has impressed everyone with his goalscoring instinct at Lille. He is quick and has a great first touch, he can also overpower defenders with ease. Arsenal signed a few great players this transfer window but no striker. Lille have produced players like Hazard, Ribery, Digne, Cabaye, and others and are good at developing players. This is David’s fifth season at the club, and he looks ready. The situation is tense with many teams looking to bring him in. With interest from multiple teams, getting his signature won’t be easy for any club. Arsenal have realized this and are working towards it.
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