Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are all interested in him as a striker who wants to become a top-level number nine. His performance in the Champions League feels like a turning point in his career.

At the beginning of October, a man who is likely to be the most sought-after free agent in 2025 scored the most famous goal of his career.

This week, Atletico felt the pain of their foes Real Madrid.

TBR has learned that David is being closely watched by Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Brighton, and West Ham. And David’s many fans in the Premier League will have been impressed by how calmly he put his most recent penalty kick past Jan Oblak in the dying minutes at the Wanda Metropolitano. David did what Cristiano Ronaldo failed to do for Portugal.

Newcastle and Arsenal boosted as Milan rule themselves out of Jonathan David

Things would get even better for David and Lille in Madrid that night.

Thanks to a late blocked volley, Lille beat both Real and Atletico in back-to-back Champions League games.

If Les Dogues want to sell in January while they still can, David’s game-winning efforts on the biggest stages should help keep the poacher’s little bit of market value.

Also, one of the most famous clubs said to be interested in David has just taken their hat out of the ring, which is good news for all the English teams that want him.

Paulo Fonseca, the manager of AC Milan, says that the Rossoneri will not be looking for a center forward in January, even though both Tommy Abraham and Luka Jovic are hurt.

Before Milan beat Club Brugge 3-1, Fonseca told reporters, “I’m very happy with the players I have.” Abraham and Jovic shouldn’t be out, but we have [wonderkid Francesco] Camarda and have a lot of faith in him.

Since Alvaro Morata is already there, Milan has four first-team players who can play as a nine. There is no doubt that Fonseca doesn’t see much reason to try for a fifth.

Fabrizio Romano believes David will leave Lille for free

So far this season, David has scored 10 goals in 15 games.

Both Arsenal and Chelsea don’t have a “proper” number nine, and Newcastle’s attack is limited by Callum Wilson’s latest injury. The Canada international born in New York could be a huge deal for them if they can get him for free or for a small fee in the winter.

“He is definitely talking to a number of clubs—not him, but his agent—in England, Italy, and Spain.”

“One of the most popular names for the summer of 2025 is Jonathan David.” Once more, he will take his time before making a choice. This isn’t something for now or 2024.

“Jonathan David will look at his options, but I think he will leave Lille as a free agent.”

TBR has learned that David’s Lille teammate Lucas Chevalier could take over as Manchester City’s goalie from Ederson.