Sad news for Osc Lille as two players will miss out on today’s match against Rennes

Sad news for Osc Lille as two players will miss out on today’s match against Rennes

Juventus are facing stiff competition from Serie A rivals Inter in the race for Jonathan David, as both teams look extremely keen on signing the Lille striker next summer.

 

The 24-year-old’s contract will expire in June 2025, but he’s already in talks with the Ligue 1 outfit to find an agreement on a new deal that would include an affordable release clause in the region of €20-30m to allow his club to benefit from his sale, rather than losing him as a free agent.

 

While David has recently admitted in an interview with The Athletic that he’s always supported Barcelona and would dream of playing for them, Inter and Juventus remain the most interested teams, having already spoken with the forward’s agent, Nick Mavromaras, to learn the terms of a potential deal.

Inter and Juventus battling it out for Jonathan David: latest updates

As reported by Tuttosport, the agent of the Canada international told sporting directors Piero Ausilio and Cristiano Giuntoli that they’d need to offer a wage of around €6m per season plus a lucrative signing bonus and commission to sign the player.

However, both clubs are trying to play their cards right to get an edge in the race for the striker – on one side, Inter are leveraging his compatriot Tajon Buchanan to put pressure on their transfer target, while Juventus hope that his close relationship with Timothy Weah can also make a difference, persuading him to choose the Bianconeri.

 

David has seven goals from 11 Ligue 1 matches this term, in addition to scoring four nets in as many Champions League games, including one against Juventus in the Bianconeri’s 1-1 draw away to Lille.