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Newcastle in talks to sign 26-goal striker for free after he tells his club he wants to leave
- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
Newcastle United didn’t quite achieve all that they may have hoped in the summer transfer window, especially in terms of strengthening their forward line.
It’s been an indifferent start to the season for Newcastle under Eddie Howe, who have achieved some commendable results but are yet๊ to meet their usual standards.
It hasn’t quite clicked for Howe’s side, and perhaps Al𒉰exander Isak’s frustrations are the best example – he’s been nowhere near as dangerous as he was towards the end of last season.
Of course, Callum Wilson is still injured for Newcastle, meaning there’s currently no obvious alternative to Isa♒k.
Newcastle don’t think William Osula is ready just𓃲 yet, someone describe🔯d as a ‘project player’.
That being said, TBR Football understands that Newcastle have made an enquiry to sign Jonathan David.
Paul Mitchell keen to bring Lille striker Jonathan David to St James’ Park
David, who scored 26 goals for Lille last term, was considered by a number of Preꦰmier League sides in the summer, but nꦺo offers were made.
However, David’s representatives are talking with a number of Premier League clubs ahead of potential signing a pre-contract ꦆin January.
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The prospect of signing the Canadian striker on a free transfer has al💫erted a lot of his suitors, including Newcastle.
Under Paul Mitchell’s guidance, Newcastle are one of those who are keen and have asked for the ‘numbers’ about a deal – although David w🌸ould be a free agent, he will also carry a significant contract and large agent fees.
Although, Newcastle are not alone – Ar🅠senal, Chelsea, Aꦆston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United have also asked to be kept informed of the situation.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur previously held talks, but with their respective summer striker signings, it ༺remains to be seen if they will have any interest.
Jonathan David has told Lille he’ll be leaving for free
24-year-old David has informed Lille that he will not be signing a new contract and will🦹 be look♔ing to agree a pre-contract elsewhere.
Understandably, Lille would therefore ideally like to sell David in January if they can, sꦆecuring so🐭me sort of fee for the outbound striker.
English clubs aside, Juventus, Atalanta, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also looking close♔ly at David – he certainly won’t be sho♒rt of options.
Right now, clubs are in🍨terested in signing Wilson from Newcastle, a🌼nd perhaps David could be the perfe𒐪ct replacement, a player with a much better injury record.
Isak rarely stays fit for a whole sea🌌son and Wilson isn’t known for his consistent availability either, a duo who don’t quite complement each other in that regard.