Juventus prepares for David deal following Thiago Motta’s meeting in Lille

La Juventus prepara l’affare David dopo l’incontro con Thiago Motta a Lille
Various Italian media sources indicate that Juventus is increasingly eager to finalize a deal for Lille striker Jonathan David before the summer transfer window, especially following his goal in the 1-1 Champions League draw on Tuesday night. However, the Bianconeri are likely to face stiff competition from clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United.
Thiago Motta was seen chatting with David after the match between Lille and Juventus, which ended in a draw.
Juventus is looking to strengthen their attacking options, as Arkadiusz Milik has been sidelined for the entire 2024-25 season and may depart at the end of the year, leaving Dusan Vlahovic as the only recognized center-forward in the senior squad.
David is in the last year of his contract with Lille and is expected to leave by next summer. Reports from Corriere dello Sport suggest that Lille might agree to let him go for a fee between €15m and €20m in January.
However, Tuttosport notes that this amount might still be too steep for Juventus, especially after their significant spending in the summer.
In addition, Premier League teams like Arsenal and Manchester United may also pursue David to address their center-forward dilemmas. Meanwhile, Cristiano Giuntoli has been tracking David for some time, which could give Juventus an advantage in the long run.