The Brooklyn, New York native is in his fifth season with Lille, following a successful two-year stint with Gent in Belgium. To date, David has amassed 124 goals in 272 games throughout his club career. At the international level, he has scored 29 goals in 55 caps for Canada, tying him with Cyle Larin as the country’s all-time top goal scorer.

A recent report from Tutto Sport in Italy highlights that Jonathan David is on the wish list of three top European clubs, including two from Serie A and one from La Liga.

Who is After Jonathan David?

According to the report, Inter Milan, a long-time admirer of David, is among the clubs showing interest. Juventus, currently undergoing a team overhaul under new manager Thiago Motta, is also a potential destination.

FC Barcelona, the third club in the running, is interested due to David’s Lille contract expiring at the end of the season. The report suggests that David has no plans to extend his stay in France.

With no transfer fee required, David is likely to attract numerous suitors come summer, and he could join one of these three clubs. Notably, Inter Milan has been closely monitoring David for some time.

The head-to-head record between Canada and Guadeloupe is tied at one victory each, therefore there is no clear favorite. There have been no draws thus yet.

The Reds won their previous meeting, which took place on June 11, 2011, by a score of 1-0. When these two nations meet for the first time since then, in the 2023 Gold Cup, it promises to be an even more intriguing encounter.

Why is Canada’s Jonathan David missing the 2023 Gold Cup?

Some key players will be unavailable for Canada’s Gold Cup campaign. Along with Alphonso Davies, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston, Atiba Hutchinson, and Ismael Kone, Jonathan David is one of the seven players who will not be traveling with the team from the Nations League to the Gold Cup.

For reasons including rest for injured players and rest for others who just need a break, head coach John Herdman has previously said that the roster would be subject to change.

“We’ve got some young lads that we’ll start looking at for this Gold Cup. I’d love to have the same squad filtering over but it won’t happen. It is a tough time,” Herdman told the reporters on June 19.

It will be Canada’s first World Cup since Mexico 1986, where they lost all three games and did not register a goal. Jonathan David of Lille is hoping to turn those fortunes around for Canada.

Jonathan David has been with Lille for three seasons now scoring 41 goals in 108 games. Before that the 22-year-old was with Gent in Belgium and recorded 37 goals in 83 matches. David is hoping Qatar is his major coming out party and that he can move to a top league.

Jonathan David and his desire to play at a bigger league

The Brooklyn, New York born forward moved to Canada at age six and has become a young prospect in soccer. David has 22 goals in 34 matches for The Canucks and in that short time is the second leading goal scorer in Canada’s history.

David spoke to Sky Sports and stated, “I was always watching European football on TV. So, for me that was always the goal. For me it was, I only wanted to go to Europe… The next step is always growing, having more ambition, a bigger club. Every player wants to play for a massive club in their life. I think if I had the chance to do it, I’ll go for it for sure.”

When compared where he would like to go to next the Premier League or LaLiga, David stated, “They are two different leagues. But I think I can adapt to both for sure… I think with the experience that I’ve had here in France, it will help me a lot if I need to adapt to someplace else a lot faster. I think both leagues suit me.”

David has won two championships at Lille and is teammate of USMNT winger Tim Weah, who was also born in New York.

Last summer, Los Blancos were notably quiet as they have only signed David Alaba, who arrived for nothing after his deal with Bayern expired, and Eduardo Camavinga, the formerRennes sensation who cost them €31m.

Meanwhile, theybagged €40m from Manchester United for Raphael Varane and€35m from Arsenal for Martin Odegaard. But things would be different at the end of the season, with Carlo Ancelotti reportedly interested in a Canadian prospect who has already caught the eye of the Premier League.

Report: Real Madrid, Premier League sides interested in Canadian young star

According to Marca, Real Madrid are seriously interested in Lille striker Jonathan David, who is enjoying a wonderful moment in the Ligue 1 and looks ready for a new challenge in Europe.

The Canada international, 21, is the French league top goalscorer having been on target 12times so far, way more than PSG superstars Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe, for instance.

David’s stats with the Canucks are also impressive, as he boasts 18 goals in 24 senior appearances. Lille paid €27m for him in 2020 and, although his contract runs until 2025, his agent said this will be his last season at the French club.

This situation could have an impact on Hazard, given that things haven’t exactly gone according to plan since he joined Madrid. His former club Lille would welcome the Belgian star with open arms though, so it remains to be seen whether the interest in Jonathan David ultimately has an effect on Hazard’s future.