Interest from Chelsea in Jonathan David is more concrete at this stage.

Jonathan David has entered the last twelve months of his contract and Lille will sanction his sale this summer. The Canadian international has been perennially linked with a move to England and that could now arrive. At 24, David fits Chelsea’s transfer policy and his record in Ligue 1 is fairly impressive with 71 goals in 146 appearances. David has been on Chelsea’s radar for several seasons and they could land a cut-price deal due to his contract situation with Lille.

Jonathan David could be one of the best bargains of the summer transfer window. Chelsea has been linked with the forward, who registered 26 goals in 46 appearances last season.

Lille could sell in-demand striker Jonathan David for a fee as little as £20m if the structure of the deal is financially beneficial to them. David is entering the final year of his contract and does not have any plans to extend his stay in the north of France. Chelsea first identified him as a future striker when Graham Potter requested his signing during his time in the Stamford Bridge dugout. Though Potter was sacked in April 2023, much of that same recruitment team remains in place at Chelsea and still admire David.

Jonathan David's name has circulated as a potential new number 9 for Chelsea.

Jonathan David is ready to leave Lille during this summer. According to SkyDe, it is a two-horse race between Chelsea and West Ham.

Jonathan David is the subject of a Premier League tug-of-war with Chelsea interested in the Canada forward.

Chelsea have inquired about the 24-year-old top striker from Lille in recent days.

Chelsea have held talks with Jonathan David's representatives.

Chelsea could recruit another new face to bolster their forward line, with Lille's Jonathan David a possible target.

Chelsea have been in talks with Lille sharpshooter Jonathan David after cooling their interest in Jhon Duran.

Chelsea are interested in Lille forward Jonathan David, who is in the final year of his contract.

Chelsea have held talks with Jonathan David's representatives.

Chelsea are weighing up moves for Lille's Jonathan David as their search for a new striker nears a conclusion. Chelsea have most recently held internal discussions over David, who could prove to be cheaper than other strikers on the market. David is likely to cost less than £30m as he is heading into the last year of his deal at Lille. The 24-year-old registered 26 goals and nine assists in 49 games for Lille in 2023/24 and is currently competing at Copa America with Canada.

Jonathan David is getting closer to moving to the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, the Canadian could transfer to Chelsea. In recent days, there have been formal approaches with the representatives of the Canadian forward, who is currently busy with his national team in Copa América.

CHELSEA have held talks with Jonathan David's representatives. The Lille striker has been a long-term target for the Blues and could finally move to the Premier League this summer. David was keen to join an English club 12 months ago but ultimately remained at Lille. However, after scoring 26 goals across all competitions last season, Chelsea are ready to make their move. Talks have taken place with the players' representatives. David is said to be high on Chelsea's list of attacking targets this summer. There is hope a reasonable fee can be agreed due to David entering the final year of his contract. Chelsea and Lille also have a good relationship, the report adds, although an approach to the Ligue 1 side has yet to be made.

Jonathan David has only one year left on his contract. Lille is aware that the Canadian might not be part of their squad next season. Chelsea would like to attract the Lille player to their ranks for the next season. The London club has already had talks with the representatives of the 24-year-old striker.

Chelsea hold talks with the representatives of Lille striker Jonathan David about a potential transfer this summer.

Chelsea have held several talks with the representatives of Jonathan David to explore the potential summer transfer. Chelsea is considering him as an option to strengthen their offensive lineup for the next season. Jonathan David has only 12 months left on his contract with Lille. Lille's president, Olivier Letang, has publicly approved an immediate transfer, showing willingness to accommodate Chelsea financially. Chelsea plans to offer David a contract until 2025 with a reasonable salary.

Chelsea have opened talks with Jonathan David over a summer transfer. Chelsea are looking to bolster their attack with a proven, clinical centre-forward.