Report – Lyon & Tottenham Set to Battle It Out for Juventus Flop

Record-time Italian champions Juventus have reportedly put Jonathan David up for sale only 12 months after luring him to Turin. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, Lyon and Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on the Canadian striker.

Juventus went to great lengths to lure David to the Allianz Stadium last summer. After five impressive seasons at Lille, the 26-year-old was one of the hottest properties on the market, with ‘half’ of Europe vying for his signature. However, the Bianconeri won the race.

Most importantly, Juventus didn’t have to spend a dime to sign David. He arrived as a free agent after his contract in France expired. Still, that’s not an excuse for his embarrassing first season in Serie A. Indeed, he scored just six goals and added four assists across 35 league appearances.

Our take on Juventus & David

The fact that Juventus signed David on a Bosman deal is a mitigating circumstance. Twelve months after bringing him to Turin for free, Luciano Spalletti’s side can make a substantial capital gain, with the Canadian’s current market price floating around €30 million.

Juventus will entertain offers in that region as they prepare to overhaul their attacking options in light of Dusan Vlahovic’s impending departure. Meanwhile, Lyon and Tottenham are seemingly unfazed by David’s disappointing form in Serie A, and they could engage in a transfer tug-of-war in the coming months.

While a move to Lyon would enable David to return to his old stomping ground, given that he was outstanding in Ligue 1, North London may be a more attractive destination. Roberto De Zerbi is one of David’s long-term admirers, and the Italian could even be ready to overlook his crisis at Juventus.

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