West Ham United must pull out all the stops to sign Jonathan David this summer.
The Lille striker is available on a free transfer and is precisely the kind of signing that could transform the club’s fortunes.
Graham Potter has endured a tough start since taking charge. He has won just two out of seven games and will be desperate to revamp the squad in the summer.
David would be a perfect fit for Potter’s system. However, with Inter Milan and Juventus also circling, West Ham cannot afford to hesitate.
The 25-year-old has been in red-hot form this season. He has notched 20 goals and nine assists in 36 games across all competitions, proving to be the driving force behind Lille’s Champions League push.
Since joining Lille from Gent in 2020, David has scored 104 goals in 219 games and spearheaded the French side’s remarkable Ligue 1 triumph in 2021.
West Ham considered signing him last summer but were priced out of a potential deal.
They now have a golden opportunity to snap him up without breaking the bank and must move quickly to get a deal over the line.
According to the Guardian, West Ham are monitoring David’s situation, but it remains to be seen whether the club will be able to meet David’s wage demands.
West Ham have found it difficult to strengthen their attacking ranks in recent years.
Niclas Fullkrug has yet to make an impact after his move from Borussia Dortmund and is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Michail Antonio’s unfortunate car crash has ruled him out for months, while Danny Ings has failed to impress since joining two years ago.
West Ham signed highly rated Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion in January, but their chances of signing him permanently are slim.
David’s clinical finishing, intelligent movement and experience at the highest level make him an ideal addition to lead West Ham’s attack.
