If Manchester United wants to introduce a new forward during the January winter transfer window, Jonathan David of Lille could be another option. His contract expires this summer, so there is hope for a transfer worth 15 million euros in the winter window. This season, the Canadian striker has scored 11 goals in Ligue 1, which is almost half of Manchester United's league goal tally.
Premier League transfer expert Dean Jones revealed that David has been promoted to Manchester United because everyone knows that Manchester United is seeking to sign a new forward. The combined goals from Hojlund and Zirkzee in all competitions this season add up to only 11, with only 5 Premier League goals among them.
In contrast, David has scored 11 goals in 16 Ligue 1 games, more than the combined total of Hojlund (2 goals), Zirkzee (3 goals), and Rashford (4 goals). Moreover, he has been able to guarantee his goal tally over the past few years, scoring 82 goals in 162 games for Lille.
David's goal tally in Ligue 1 over the past four seasons has been 19, 24, 15, and 13 goals respectively, showing remarkable consistency. This season's 11 goals have also allowed him to temporarily lead the scoring charts, ahead of former Manchester United youth talent Mason Greenwood and Paris Saint-Germain's Balkola. If assists are included, David has contributed to 33, 30, 19, and 17 goals respectively, with his influence increasing year by year.
It is reported that West Ham United of the Premier League has also received information about David's promotion. According to the rules, Manchester United can now directly negotiate with David to agree on a free transfer in the summer; the club can also pay a lower transfer fee to directly introduce him in January. David's salary is not high either, as he earns only 35,000 pounds per week at Lille.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated that French forward Mouani of Paris Saint-Germain is also a target of interest for Manchester United. Mouani made his debut at Nantes, scoring 12 goals before being signed by Frankfurt. He scored 15 goals in 32 Bundesliga games for the team, leading to his high-priced acquisition by PSG for 90 million euros. Unfortunately, his development at Parc des Princes has not been smooth, but Manchester United continues to keep an eye on him.
The British "Manchester Evening News" reported that Manchester United currently has no budget to sign any new players in the transfer window. The only way for the club to enter the transfer market is to raise funds by selling players before the winter transfer deadline on February 3. Therefore, big-name signings like Osimhen and Zekalish are unlikely to happen unless a miracle occurs.
To raise funds, Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe even lifted the "non-transferable" status of players such as Andre Onana, Kobe Mino, Garnacho, and Hojlund within the team, making anyone available for sale at the right price. However, interest in Manchester United players is not as great as expected.
According to the British "Daily Mirror," Garnacho is basically confirmed to stay with the team in the winter window because interested clubs are all talk and no action, just looking around.
The 20-year-old Argentine winger's former club, Atletico Madrid, was once considered a potential destination, but insiders at the club are still dissatisfied with the way he left, and Diego Simeone's squad is now stable, so no action has been taken. Paris Saint-Germain has also maintained interest in Garnacho over the past few months, but there has been no progress beyond observation. As a result, Garnacho can only stay at Manchester United and strive to prove himself to Ruben Amorim and the club's management.