Arsenal and Newcastle boost as Lille ‘WILL sell Jonathan David as French giants demand £42m for in-demand striker’
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ARSENAL and Newcastle have been handed a boost in their pursuit of prolific Lille striker Jonathan David.
Last season's Ligue 1 champions are reportedly willing to part ways with the Canadian international in the upcoming transfer window.
Italian journalist claims the club are open to selling a number of players this summer - including David.
And a bid of £42million is understood to be enough to secure his services.
The 22-year-old is Lille's top scorer this season, scoring 17 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions.
David has also netted an impressive 20 goals in just 30 games for Canada.
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Arsenal have been linked with David in the past, with the player himself targeting a move to the Premier League this summer.
Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's impending departures mean Mikel Arteta's side are in desperate need of a striker.
But they are set to face competition for the forward in the form of Newcastle.
Toon are also claimed to be in the market for a striker, despite splashing out £25million on Chris Wood in January.
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But were Arsenal to snag the last Champions League spot it will give them a competitive advantage over the Magpies and satisfy his desire to play in Europe's elite competition.
David's agent has already revealed this season will be David's last with Lille.
Nick Mavromaras said on back in December: "For us, the goal is to finish the season in Lille, but it will be his last season there for several reasons.
"I think the Premier League is a good option for him. I think that he likes Spain a lot also because he likes the feeling of the ball and the very technical players.
"These two leagues are a big priority for him, but nothing is excluded."