According to the print edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (31/07/23 as relayed by Sport Witness), Tottenham Hotspur have now identified Lille’s Jonathan David as their top target to replace Harry Kane.
Even though Bayern Munich have not yet met Tottenham’s valuation of Kane, reports indicate that the Bundesliga side are optimistic that they can strike a deal with the North London club for the England captain (Fabrizio Romano).
Tottenham have been linked with a whole host of potential replacements, including David, with journalist Rudy Galetti saying last week (GiveMeSport) that the Lilywhites had turned their attention to the Canadian striker, who found the back of the net 26 times across all competitions last season.
David now Tottenham’s top striker target
If Gazetta’s latest update is to be believed, David is not only ‘followed’ by Spurs but has also moved to the ‘top of their list’.
However, it is explained that Tottenham are not the only club after the 23-year-old, with Paris Saint-Germain also said to be eyeing the Lille star after missing out on Rasmus Hojlund.
In addition, Inter Milan are also thought to have their eye on David, who is currently valued by the French club at €50m (£42.9m), although it is suggested that the price could potentially fall to €40m (£34.3m) in August.
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David is a very good fit for Postecoglou’s system, given his proficiency in pressing and his ability to make runs in behind the opposition backline.
The Canadian is also a much more realistic target than the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and would offer Richarlison competition for his place in the side.