Tottenham’s interest in Jonathan David, one of their long-time targets, is reigniting with the January transfer window around the corner.
And it looks like the Lilywhites are willing to make an offer, but it’s not without a catch.
Tottenham make fresh Jonathan David offer, but there’s a catch
As reported by Sport Witness, Tottenham are ready to make an offer for Lille forward Jonathan David in January, but they won’t wait for long for a response.
Barcelona are also looking at the Canada international as a long-term replacement for the ageing Robert Lewandowski, especially with the 24-year-old available for free next summer.
However, the Blaugrana have doubts over David’s tactical compatibility with their setup, which has slowed down their pursuit enough for Spurs to make a move for him.
In his fifth season for Lille, David remains a lethal operator up front in Ligue 1 and has 17 goals and three assists this season in 23 appearances across all competitions.
The €45m-valued man‘s €37,500-per-week contract runs out at the end of the season, allowing clubs to speak to him when January rolls around.
A fair stance
Tottenham are in a position to play hardball with David next month. While Dominic Solanke has established himself up front, the club could always use another able operator in his position, but they are not desperate in the centre-forward department.
That could change of course, with both Son Heung-min and Richarlison linked with exits, but at least for now Tottenham are in a position to hand the Canadian an ultimatum and see how things pan out while looking to strengthen the wide areas in the meantime.
