The fact that he is a free agent makes him a much cheaper alternative than many other options, and Sport say that Barcelona are aware that David is willing to play second fiddle to Lewandowski initially, claiming to be his eventual replacement. The board was surprised by his comments saying that he was a Barcelona fan, which they took as pressure to try to tempt Barcelona into making a move they have not yet made.
Barcelona is happy with Clรฉment Lengletโs performance at Atlรฉtico de Madrid and is no longer worried about not being able to sell him next summer. In fact, they hope to sell it for a good sum. @sport
โ Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 6, 2024
They are aware that David already has three Premier League offers on the table for next season, when his contract with Lille expires. The total package to sign him, including a five-year contract, a signing bonus and a fee for his agent, will amount to โฌ80 million, something that Barcelona does not consider out of the question.
His doubts when signing David have to do with his game. The 24-year-old striker thrives with space to run and the ability to use his pace, but the Blaugrana are concerned that the deeper defenses in La Liga that Barcelona face could cause him to struggle. Aware that time is running out, Barcelona will make a decision in the coming weeks.
๐จ๐ด They told me that Jonathan #David not close to joining #Burydespite other reports. There are many interested clubs, consultations and conversations underway, but there is no final decision yet.
Bayern, Inter and many Premier League teams remain interested in the 24-year-oldโฆ pic.twitter.com/TsoURCC2U1
-Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 6, 2024
Meanwhile in Germany, Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Bayern Munich are interested in David, as an alternative to Harry Kane. Inter and Juventus have been heavily linked with David in the past, but the SkySports DE reporter claims there is no deal finalized with the Nerazzurri.