Lille’s prolific hitman Jonathan David has expressed his dream of joining Barcelona as he approaches the final six months of his contract with Les Dogues.
David has been absolutely sensational for Lille and as a result, he has been consistently linked with a high-profile transfer away from the Ligue 1 outfit
He now seems poised to change clubs next summer when his deal with Lille expires. Interest from Europe’s top teams has intensified, especially with the Canadian set to become a free agent.
While several Premier League clubs have previously shown interest in the forward, David has made it clear that Barcelona holds a special place in his heart. He has also hinted at a desire to play in England in the past.
“[Barcelona] was always the team I grew up supporting,” he told The Athletic. “When you grow up supporting a team, it’s your dream to play for them.”
Barcelona expressed interest in David earlier this summer, identifying the prolific striker as a potential bargain while searching for backup to Robert Lewandowski. Although the Polish forward continues to score at an impressive rate, he turned 36 in August and is nearing the latter stages of his career.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have also been linked with David, alongside Bayern Munich, whose interest reportedly stems from a desire to pair him with his Canadian teammate Alphonso Davies, as revealed by Florian Plettenberg.
Since joining Lille in 2020, the Canada international has made a significant impact, scoring 97 goals in 202 appearances. He has consistently ranked among Ligue 1’s top scorers and played a key role in Lille’s title-winning campaign during the 2020/2021 season.
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