With the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, OM have embarked on a real quest to strengthen their attack. The outcome of this puzzle is now well known: during the summer transfer window, the Marseille club bet on Elye Wahi, spending no less than €25 million to snatch the former RC Lens player. However, before setting their sights on the young attacker, OM would have explored several avenues, including that leading to Jonathan David, one of the best attackers in Ligue 1 for 4 years.
Since his arrival at LOSC in 2020, Jonathan David has established himself as one of the most formidable attackers in Ligue 1. Match after match, the Canadian striker continues high-flying performances, scoring decisive goals for the Mastiffs. Yet, despite his dazzling talent, David is always faithful to Lilleresisting the sirens of more prestigious clubs. Last summer, rumors of a transfer for the Canadian international multiplied. Many predicted his departure for a more upscale destination. But against all odds, Jonathan David remained on northern soil. LOON would still have taken the temperature according to Daniel Riolo.
“OM spoke with their agent”
« David was approached by OM last summer, except that OM couldn't afford him. OM spoke with his agent », he assured in l’After Foot on RMC. Due to lack of means, loon therefore did not send an offer to the LOSC pour Jonathan David. The Lille president Olivier Letang was not even aware of the Marseille interest in his striker.
The pond didn't know
« I don't know, OM never contacted me. I don't have this information », declared the president of LOSC on RMC. At the end of the contract, David could stay in Ligue 1 at the end of the season. Indeed, the PSG would be after him. Other European leaders are on the scene while David gives his preference to his favorite club, the Barça.
