The Rossoneri want to intervene in the attack; reaching the Champions League round of 16 would help. The Canadian is the primary target, with the French club likely to drop their requests below €40 million.
The Rossoneri lack a final piece in attack: Giroud guarantees goals but being 37 years old, he is in the final phase of his career; Leao is on the, Pulisic and Chukwueze battle for the right, Okafor roams around waiting for a specific direction, while Jovic is more lost than ever.
Jonathan David can complete the puzzle: he has characteristics that integrate perfectly with the other pieces. The needs of the 2 clubs could align: Milan will try to invest in a striker in January, and Lille will likely open up to a sale. The millions guaranteed from the Champions League round of 16 would be helpful
Lille is already considering their options, and have decreased from the initial valuation of €60 million. The player’s contract is expiring in 2025, preventing the price from being inflated. However, David’s recent performance in the league didn’t: 2 goals in 12 appearances, took him to the bench in the last games against Monaco and Marseille. A far cry from last season, which he concluded with 24 goals in 37 appearances.
In 2020, David was valued at €30 million, the amount Lille paid Gent for the top scorer of the Belgian Jupiler League. After his third season in France, the valuation had doubled, but it has now dropped again. Milan could come into play immediately, they need a striker who promises goals and a central defender to prevent them.”
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The 23 years old Canadian has already proven his worth in Europe. In Belgium, but especially in France, where he was a key player in the Lille’s victory of the 2020-21 championship. With his goals in the qualifiers, he led Canada to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He possesses the qualities and experience needed to complete the Rossoneri’s attack.
Another aspect to consider is the fact that the player could arrive in the prime of his career, in recent years, players who were either too young (from André Silva to Lazetic) or either too old (from Higuain to Mandzukic to Origi) have presented themselves at Milanello: Jonathan David would be expensive, but his goals would repay the expense.”
