ARTICLES

Lille manager provides Chelsea with hope of landing 22-year-old North American sensation

Paulo Fonseca admits Chelsea target Jonathan David could leave Lille in 2023

Speaking to La Voix des Sports as quoted by Football. London, Lille manager Paulo Fonseca has admitted that it would be tough for the French club to keep hold of Chelsea target Jonathan David beyond this season.

The Canadian is a highly-rated young striker who is sought after by many clubs around the world. Chelsea are no different with Graham Potter said to be a huge fan of the talented forward.

The 22-year-old striker has been showing his quality for quite some time now. He joined the French club from Gent in 2020. He has since then been one of the standout young strikers in the world.

David got a chance to showcase his quality in the World Cup in Qatar. The Canadian led the line for his nation and despite some impressive performances, they could not get past the group stage.

The talented striker did not score at the World Cup in the three appearances but he has been a rather consistent scorer for his club. At his age, David is pretty composed in front of goal and he will only get better.

In 17 matches for Lille this season across all competitions, he has scored ten goals and provided four assists. He will be hoping to continue the good form in the second half of the season if he still continues Lille.

Chelsea linked with Canada international Jonathan David

Speaking about the prospect of keeping the player, here is what the manager Fonseca had to say about the prospects of keeping hold of David.

“It will be difficult to keep Jonathan David at the club next season. There are not many strikers with his skills and numbers in Europe… he’s just 22.”

Chelsea have been in the search for a long-term solution to their number nine problem and David could be the answer. He is just 22 and can be our striker for a decade to come if he can live up to this initial promise.

More Chelsea News

The Blues have shown they are not afraid to make the big moves in the market to sign players that they want. Let’s hope they are able to sign David.

Pranav Kannan

I'm Pranav Kannan, a data scientist by day, football enthusiast by night. My journey with the beautiful game began with the mesmerizing play of Lionel Messi, whose unparalleled skill turned me into a lifelong Barcelona fan and sparked my passion for football. Writing about football has been a refreshing cocktail of joy, and probably the most intoxicating yet, much like experiencing the 6-1 comeback live. Through my work, I hope to connect with readers who share a similar excitement and love for the game and offer a fresh perspective.

Recent Posts

Chelsea keep a keen eye on the progress of £50,000-a-week English winger

Chelsea and Arsenal are snubbing an English left winger who is currently playing for Borussia Dortmund in Germany.

17 hours ago

Chelsea dispatch scout squad as they eye prodigious Bundesliga star

It has been reported that Chelsea have dispatched their scout in pursuit of the German attacker Francis Onyeka.

1 day ago

Chelsea vs Brighton – Preview, Team News & More | Premier League 2024-25

Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Chelsea are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion at…

1 day ago

Chelsea make their final decision on injured senior star

Chelsea find themselves in a difficult situation as their skipper, Reece James, continues to recover from a long-standing injury. The…

3 days ago

Chelsea get injury boost ahead of Carabao Cup game against Barrow

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has given the green light for French defender Malo Gusto to return following his injury…

3 days ago

Enzo Maresca in awe with the performance of £150k per week midfielder

The 22-year-old made a top class performance and marked an assist in Chelsea's 3-0 win against West Ham.

4 days ago