Spurs need to watch out for Chelsea in the race for bargain striker – Journalist

Journalist Ben Jacobs says that several clubs are now circling over rumoured Tottenham target Jonathan David, who is expected to swap Lille for a new club this summer.

Tottenham have been linked with Jonathan David

David is currently with the Candian squad at the Copa America, with the North American side set to take on Venezuela on Saturday for a place in the final four of the competition.

Meanwhile, over the last few weeks, several outlets have suggested that Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham are all keen on securing the striker’s services (Guardian).

Just a few days ago, 90 min reported that Spurs and the Blues who are the two leading contenders for the 24-year-old, with the report adding that the player can be signed for as little as £20m since he has just a year left on his deal.

The report suggested that the former Gent man has no intention of extending his stay at Stade Pierre Mauroy and is looking to depart the club.

Chelsea are ones to watch in the race for Jonathan David

This has now been backed up by Jacobs, who named Stamford Bridge as a possible destination for the player.

The journalist told GiveMeSport: “David is expected to go this window rather than stay at Lille and end up leaving on a free or signing a new deal and there’s a high enough volume of suitors that somebody’s going to get a real bargain there.

“So we can keep an eye on Chelsea for Jonathan David still, but they’re not in a rush at this point.

“They’ve done good early business with a number of players. There’s an acceptance now that some players have focused on international football, especially with Enzo Maresca not even formally starting yet, and pre-season not underway.”

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I suspect clubs are waiting for Canada’s Copa America campaign to end before pressing ahead with offers for David.

The Premier League looks like the most likely destination for the striker, with a number of top English sides needing a number nine.

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