Liverpool’s centre-forwards Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota are increasingly likely to leave the club.In addition, negotiations to renew Luis Diaz’s new contract have not progressed and Federico Chiesa could return to Italy in a year.
In Arne Slott’s squad, which is expected to undergo a major shake-up, interest in quality Premier League attackers such as Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has been reported, but it is often difficult to change the main squad at once, as a large transfer fee is required.
If you are going to pay a lot of money for one player, it makes sense to look at forwards who are cheap or can be acquired on a free transfer at the same time.
According to The i Paper, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Canadian international Jonathan David, who has been very successful at Lille, and are looking to acquire the player, whose contract expires in June 2025, without a transfer fee.
The paper adds that Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, West Ham United and Chelsea, also in the Premier League, have also expressed interest in the 25-year-old forward and have made contact with the player’s agent.
In addition, Spanish clubs Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and Italian clubs Inter Milan and Juventus are also expected to join the fray, making for a fierce race between a total of ten clubs.
He has been a regular in the team this season, scoring 23 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 games, including in the Ligue 1 and Champions League. He is one of the best scorers in Europe, so it is no surprise that strong clubs are interested.
The striker, who has also scored 32 goals in 61 games for Canada, is unlikely to sign a new contract with a French club and is likely to walk into a new challenge next season.
Will the New York-born forward choose Anfield as a step up, or will he show his ability at another club…?