Real Madrid want to make David an alternative hunt

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON — Arsenal reportedly passed Real Madrid in the race to catch Lille’s Jonathan David. This Canadian striker is in good form.

He is irreplaceable on the front lines of Les Dogues. So far in the 2021/22 season, he has scored 16 goals and provided two assists. That’s the count from various events.

As a result, a number of European giants want his signature. Starting from Madrid. El Real want to make David as an alternative, if they fail to bring in Erling Braut Haaland.

This is related to the position of the center forward at Los Blancos. There’s still Karim Benzema there. Benzema’s age has touched 34.

Obviously, the bomber is nearing retirement. The white man needed the Frenchman’s successor. Erling Haaland at the forefront. If Haaland failed to attract, then Madrid guerrilla chase David.

In this case, Arsenal show more seriousness. The Gunners really need a new pounding interpreter. Especially after they lost Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

“Mikel Arteta (Arsenal coach), believed to be eyeing David in the summer transfer window (2022), following Aubameyang’s departure to Barcelona, ​​in January,” reads the report. sportsman, Thursday (3/3/2022).

The former Gent player is enjoying a classy moment. Last season, he led his team to win the French League. It was extraordinary when Les Dogues had broken the dominance of Paris Saint Germain.

Now David’s focus has not been disturbed. He wants to bring his team back to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Jocelyn Gourvennec’s polished squad is stuck in eighth position.

But once the season is over, anything can happen. Including the relevant chance to move closer to another club. David has defended Small in 83 matches in various competitions and scored 29 goals.