Newcastle United supervisor Eddie Howe shouts directions (Picture by Paul Harding/Getty Photos)
Newcastle United recruitment chief Steve Nickson has reportedly been in France protecting an in depth eye on Lille striker Jonathan David.
The Canada worldwide has shone throughout his time in Ligue 1 and there has lengthy been hypothesis about him probably shifting to the Premier League or to different main cubs round Europe.
Most not too long ago, David was linked with Manchester United and Juventus in a report by TuttoJuve, however it appears there’s now confidence at Newcastle that they’ll win the race for his signature.
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That’s in line with a report from Newcastle World, which states that the Magpies have had Nickson in France protecting tabs on David, amid optimism that they’ll deliver the 25-year-old to St James’ Park.
David has scored 11 targets and contributed two assists in 18 league appearances for Lille this season, and he’s coming in the direction of the top of his contract.
Jonathan David appears like an thrilling switch alternative for Newcastle
On condition that David may quickly be out there as a free agent, it might be wonderful enterprise by NUFC if they may get this deal performed.
One imagines there will probably be loads of competitors for this prolific striker, however Newcastle might need a selected must strengthen up entrance as quickly as potential.
Alexander Isak has been in sensational type for Eddie Howe’s aspect in latest occasions, and it’s certainly going to be an enormous problem protecting maintain of him.
If Newcastle do find yourself dropping Isak, they may do properly to usher in David as a alternative, although after all they’ll additionally hope they’ll maybe pair them each collectively up entrance.
That may hinge on how Newcastle do over the remainder of this season, with a high 4 end certainly important for the north east membership if they’re to have the ability to persuade star names like Isak to remain.
