Free agent David would still cost 34m for Juventus, Inter or Barcelona | OneFootball

Signing Jonathan David in the summer would cost €34m, even if the striker is technically available as a free agent. Sky Sport CH claims Juventus are ‘slightly ahead’ of their competitors in the race to sign the Canada international.

Sky Sport CH has reported David’s salary demands to a Premier League club, revealing that the Lille forward’s entourage has demanded a €9m-a-year salary plus a €15m signing bonus and commission fees around €10m.

This means the transfer package for the 25-year-old would be €34m. David is technically available on a free transfer as his contract with Lille expires in June, but any interested suitor will have to pay quite a hefty fee to secure his signature over the summer.

Free agent David would still cost 34m for Juventus, Inter or Barcelona

Jonathan David of Lille celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Lille OSC and Juventus FC, in Lille, France, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

According to the report, both Inter and Juventus are strongly interested in David. Previous reports suggested the Nerazzurri had begun talks with the striker’s representatives at the end of 2024.

Sky Sport CH claims that Serie A clubs are strangely favourites over Premier League sides as the Italians are keener to invest in players’ salaries rather than considerable transfer fees.

According to the report, Juventus are ‘slightly ahead’ in the race to sign David although the striker’s dream is to play in LaLiga.

David revealed a few months ago that he dreamed of playing for Barcelona, the club he grew up watching.