Luka Jovic has a whole season to convince the AC Milan management, but in the mean time they are looking ahead to making a big investment on a striker.
As Calciomercato.com reports, the plan for a major reinforcement in attack will only be postponed until next summer and the main target is already identified: Jonathan David of Lille.
Milan have been following David’s growth for at least two seasons through their scouting area. They like him a lot because they feel he has all the characteristics that can be enhanced with their current project.
He is still young and has room for further growth, he has a good eye for goal and he also works hard for the team. A pourparler took place in June but Lille made it clear they wanted €60m plus bonuses which cooled the Rossoneri’s immediate interest.
David is tied to Lille by a contract until 2025 which – if it is not renewed in the coming months – would allow Giorgio Furlani and Geoffrey Moncada greater room for manoeuvre.
The Rossoneri CEO has excellent relations with the Ligue 1 club and is considering whether to try and secure David for next summer.
The 23-year-old has scored 61 goals in 141 games for Lille, adding 10 assists.
