Jonathan David is expected to be one of the big names when it comes to transfer stories in the coming months, and AC Milan have been linked with a move by another source.
According to SportMediaset, David will not renew his contract and will therefore leave Lille on a free transfer. Barcelona are seriously considering trying, several Premier League clubs have been following him for months, while Atletico Madrid are in the hunt too.
In Italy, however, there is a list of clubs: Cristiano Giuntoli would like him at Juventus, Inter have established contact with the Canadian’s entourage to understand the feasibility of the operation, and then Milan are also involved.
The Rossoneri have a ‘bad relationship’ with free transfers having both lost players to them and lost out on signings, but they can play the ‘Paulo Fonseca card’ in their favour. Under the Portuguese coach at Lille, the 24-year-old scored 52 goals in two seasons (2022-23 and 2023-24).
He did so in a 4-2-3-1 system, the formation that the former Roma coach is also using with Milan. Much will depend on the fate of Tammy Abraham, plus the request of David’s agents in terms of salary and commissions, given the principled stance of the management.
Given the strong competition, the David deal is expected to be anything but easy for Milan. Only a meticulous job by Fonseca could perhaps push the striker himself to reduce his financial demands (his own and those of his agents).
