Aston Villa are preparing to reignite their interest in Jonathan David, with Unai Emery’s side eyeing a summer swoop for the Juventus forward, according to Tuttosport.
The Italian outlet reports that Villa Park’s hierarchy heavily scouted the Canadian international last summer before he joined the Bianconeri as a free agent, and the club now feel the timing is right to finally get their man.
David’s move to the Allianz Stadium arrived amid huge expectations after a title-winning spell with Lille, but the reality of Serie A has been brutal. The Canadian has managed just eight goals in 44 appearances across all competitions, a return that falls well short of what was billed as one of the market’s best free transfers.
For a forward whose game is built on confidence, sharp movement and clinical finishing, a fresh start away from the pressure of the Bianconeri shirt could be exactly what’s needed to reset a stalling career.
Juventus’ motivation to sell isn’t purely about David’s underwhelming form. Dusan Vlahovic is edging closer to the exit, with a free departure at season’s end looming as a serious financial blow for the club.
Because David arrived on a free transfer just a year ago, any sale to a Premier League club like Villa would represent pure profit on the books, giving Juventus vital funds to overhaul their forward line. Juventus’ need for a sale could ultimately shape David’s future.
Emery’s system demands relentless pressing and versatility up front, and with Ollie Watkins unable to shoulder the goalscoring load alone across a punishing fixture list, David’s pace and link-up play from his Ligue 1 days make him an intriguing fit. If Emery can rebuild David’s confidence, this could prove shrewd business for Villa at a bargain price.
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