AC Milan are hoping to use their positive relations with Lille to sign Jonathan David for a discounted fee in January, according to a report.
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As Calciomercato.com report, Lille and Milan have never been as close as in recent years. After Rafael Leao made the move from France to the north of Italy and then Mike Maignan followed him, David could be next.
The Canadian striker is Milan’s big target and he is a profile that both Geoffrey Moncada and Antonio D’Ottavio have been a fan of for quite some time.
David is profoundly different from Olivier Giroud. He participates less in the build-up phase for a start, and instead moves across the entire front line looking for space in behind, he shoots well with both his right and left foot and has a great sense for goal.
These characteristics led him to score a lot in Ligue 1, a league similar to the Italian one. This is why Milan are convinced that Jonathan can also establish himself in Serie A with the red and black shirt.
David meanwhile has made it clear he is flattered by Milan’s interest and considers a move there to be ‘almost a priority’. The Rossoneri began talks over a deal during the summer window but Lille wanted €60m to sell.
The 23-year-old has a contract expiring in June 2025 and thus the deal was postponed to January because Lille now want €40-45m for the forward. The good relations with Milan put the deal on the right track to reach an agreement soon.
