Lille forward Jonathan David could be sold for around €35m (£30m) according to reports in the French media.
A dispute between the Canadian international’s agent and the Ligue One club over commission has prompted speculation that the 21-year-old may be offloaded in January or at the end of the season.
A prominent Canadian journalist claimed that Liverpool were monitoring the striker in the summer, and the French press have now backed up those claims. Fans on Twitter have been debating whether the club should look to sign the player:
He would be perfect
— Josh Thompson (@josht2802) December 2, 2021
Bargain if true
— #4 (@VirgiILFC) December 2, 2021
Right now they are selling everyone if an offers comes in they need money
— lfc_12 (@nabikha35676615) December 2, 2021
Make it happen!
— manos4ofara (@gentikoule4) December 2, 2021
They both will cost 60M and above. 30M for David is a steal
— Akhil Mehra (@AkhilMe2807) December 2, 2021
He’s a baller yes plz I don’t care if he used to be a Utd fan we will make him a Liverpool fan and legend
— LFC Crossbow (Adam) (@lfc_backup) December 2, 2021
Yes please 🙏🏻
— (Redacted) (@J65030538) December 2, 2021
buy him please
— Sadie damme-harteux (@dammeharteux) December 2, 2021
That would be huge
— Kumedo (@Kumedo2) December 2, 2021
Perfect signing for us
— Ali Nafe3 (@nafe3_ali) December 2, 2021
David has been on the radar of a number of Premier League teams over the years. Arsenal, Leeds and Manchester United have all been mentioned in previous stories but Liverpool do seem to be leading the race for the Canadian.
Having scored 12 goals in 22 appearances so far this campaign, he is definitely performing well enough to be on the Reds’ watchlist, and if he is available for £30m, it would seem like a prudent purchase.