Barça on the verge of recruiting a Ligue 1 striker!

Mason Greenwood (OM) is not the only Ligue 1 striker on FC Barcelona's target list. The Catalans are also interested in Jonathan David, the Lille OSC striker.

Barça are looking for a player capable of succeeding Robert Lewandowski, who, at 36, is approaching the end of his career. This season, the Pole has scored 7 goals and distributed 2 assists in 9 matches, although he sometimes goes through difficult periods. The club's leaders are therefore beginning to anticipate his succession.

In addition to Mason Greenwood, who plays more on the right flank, Barça is thinking of Jonathan David, playing in a central position, like Lewandowski. According to the daily SportJoan Laporta and Deco appreciate the physical and technical qualities of the Lille player. They plan to take advantage of David's contractual situation, whose contract only runs until June 2025.

Strong competition for his signature

Many clubs, such as Juventus, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle, have already approached his entourage to try to convince him to join their ranks. Barça will therefore have to be persuasive to attract David, but the Catalans have assets to put forward against their competitors.

At 24, Jonathan David has already scored 7 goals in 11 appearances this season, in addition to 2 assists. Since his arrival at LOSC in 2020, he has accumulated 91 goals and 20 assists in 194 matches. His value is currently estimated at 50 million euros by Transfermarkt, while Lille recruited him for 27 million euros from La Gantoise.

Lille managers are in a delicate position to dissuade their player from leaving, because David will be able to start negotiating with other clubs as early as January. This situation could be detrimental to the finances of the northern club, especially since it will be necessary to replace him next summer.