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2 days ago
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Lille baulk at Nantes' asking price for Sunderland target Matthis Abline
Despite signing Olivier Giroud (38) from Los Angeles FC on a free transfer, the search for a new number nine remains the priority for Lille OSC this summer following the departure of Jonathan David, who left at the end of his contract. The 2018 World Cup winner will likely be used as a super-sub and as an experienced head in the dressing room, rather than a replacement for David, which means Les Dogues still need to be active in the transfer window. Advertisement Rangers striker Hamza Igamane (22) has been the main target. However, there has been little movement on that front. La Voix du Nord writes that the player has agreed on personal terms with Lille, but the two clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee, with Rangers wanting around €20 million. Matthis Abline proves too expensive for Les Dogues The French outlet explains that Lille have looked at other options this window, and were interested in Matthis Abline (22), but have been warded off by FC Nantes's financial demands. Les Canaris want €30 million for a player who is in the sights of Sunderland AFC. GFFN | Nick Hartland
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Juventus sign Canada striker David
Juventus have announced the signing of Canada striker Jonathan David on a five-year deal after his contract with Lille 25-year-old confirmed in May he would leave French club Lille on a free transfer this summer, and he had been linked with English scored 109 goals in 232 games for Lille, adding 30 assists, and helped them to win the 2020-21 Ligue 1 played for Belgian side Gent before moving to Lille in said they will pay costs of £10.8m relating to the deal over three years - which is thought to be on top of his this week, Lille signed veteran striker Olivier Giroud after the France national team's record scorer left Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.
New York Times
02-07-2025
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- New York Times
Jonathan David set to join Juventus on free transfer: What this means for Canada and the player
Canadian forward Jonathan David is set to join Juventus after leaving Lille at the end of last month. David is yet to undergo a medical with the Italian club but, pending that, he will join as a free agent. The 25-year-old announced in May he would be departing the club upon the conclusion of his contract this summer. Advertisement 'I want a club with ambition that wants to do something,' he then told The Athletic in June. 'Obviously, I would love to fight for titles, to win titles. A team that's competitive, that has ambition, really, with a good sporting project.' A move for David would see him become Juventus' first new arrival of the summer. Obligations in loan deals for Lloyd Kelly, Nico Gonzalez and Michele Di Gregorio have seen the trio join the club permanently this summer, while Juventus triggered their option to sign centre-back Pierre Kalulu on a permanent basis in early June. Premier League side Chelsea had held talks with the representatives of David about a potential transfer during the 2024 summer window. David joined Lille from Belgian side Gent in 2020 in a record deal for the French club. He helped Lille win the Ligue 1 title in 2020-2021, scoring 19 goals in 48 games. The Canada international registered 109 goals in 232 appearances for Lille, putting him second in the club's all-time top scorers list. He has scored 34 times in 63 appearances for Canada and was part of the side that reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa America. Juventus finished fourth in Serie A in 2024-25 as they failed to win a trophy for the third time in the last four seasons. Head coach Igor Tudor was appointed in March, replacing Thiago Motta, who only lasted nine months in the role. They reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup but were eliminated by Real Madrid after a 1-0 defeat. Analysis by Joshua Kloke After years of questions emerging over David's future, the player stayed patient. He dutifully answered questions in Canada camps about his club future, all the while never showing outward frustration or questions about how long the process of moving on from Lille was taking. Advertisement David knew what he wanted — a move to one of Europe's biggest clubs — and knew he could keep scoring enough to keep himself in the conversation. Ultimately, for David, this move is about solidifying himself among Europe's great forwards, once and for all. He scored almost at will for Lille. So much so that it became easy to ask whether he could continue scoring once he ascended to a more competitive league. David is betting on himself that he can. Given the variety of positions he can play in, his innate football smarts and his continued improvement season to season, it is a safe bet. David was attracted to Juventus because of the club's ambition and their desire not just to compete for Serie A titles every season, but also to compete in the Champions League as well. Winning regularly is what drives David, internally. Analysis by Joshua Kloke For a player who has long been a reserved character at least publicly, heading to a widely recognized club is an opportunity for David to grow his own brand and image. That's secondary to what he can accomplish on the field, no doubt. But with the World Cup less than a year away, David might not get a better opportunity to turn himself into a globally-recognized force as well. And don't kid yourself, this move will have a massive impact for David and Canada, too. He captained Canada through their Gold Cup run. It seemed like a strange choice at first, given David's reserved nature. But the man the national team started calling 'Capi' came out of his shell and took ownership over the team with Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio not available. It was a step towards becoming the household name in Canada that, three years ago, he said he wanted to become. Canada is as diverse and multicultural a country as there is. When the World Cup arrives next summer, people across Canada will be tuned into the national team with a sense of curiosity. Having a global brand like Juventus beside your name not only provides David instant credibility with neutral fans, it could turn Canadians with deep ties to the team and Italy itself onto Canada's national team in a new way. Advertisement Analysis by Joshua Kloke On the field, it is fair to be optimistic about what this means for David and Canada. More competitive teams and better defenders in Serie A and the Champions League should hone David as a scorer over the next year. And Canada need him to score. While they progressed to the semifinals of Copa America last year, they also did so by only scoring just two goals through the group stage and quarterfinal. Canada need to score much more to match their high-tempo style. Getting a confident and improved David as a result of playing among the world's best will be a boon to Canada in 2026. And it might end up making David Canada's most important player at the World Cup. He will have the freedom to play almost wherever he wants for Canada — as a second striker, a No 10, even out wide — as Jesse Marsch sees him one of the most intelligent players he has ever coached. If David can add more tools to his game in Serie A, Canada could have a much better chance of finally winning their first World Cup game. And, in a 48-team World Cup, possibly advancing to the knockout round.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Juventus near agreement with former Lille striker Jonathan David
Jonathan David (25) are nearing an agreement with former Lille OSC striker Jonathan David (25), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. Lille confirmed towards the end of the previous Ligue 1 season that David would leave the club upon the expiry of his deal. Advertisement David leaves LOSC five years after joining from KAA Gent for a €27m fee. Over the course of his stay at the French club, he has won a Ligue 1 title, whilst he has also netted 109 times in 231 games. Last season, he has 25 goals in 48 games in all competitions. The Canada international has attracted significant interest. He was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League. Chelsea and West Ham United were notable suitors. However, the most intense interest has come from Italy. Napoli were in talks to sign the striker, however, he now looks on the verge of completing a move to Juventus. As per Romano, they are close to reaching an agreement with the player. Negotiations are ongoing with the Turin-based club hoping to be given the green light soon. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
01-07-2025
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Lille sign free agent Arnaud Bodart as back-up goalkeeper
Lille OSC have announced the signing of former Standard Liege goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart (27). Bodart was a free agent after spending the second half of the last Ligue 2 campaign at FC Metz, which have been promoted to Ligue 1 after defeating Reims in the promotion play-offs. Bodart has signed a two-year deal with Bruno Genesio's Les Dogues. Lille were in the market for an understudy to France international Lucas Chevalier – who has leapfrogged Rennes' Brice Samba in the hierarchy of France goalies – considering Vito Mannone left the club upon the expiry of his contract. Bodart, who has already been called up to play for Belgium's national team, will wear the No. 1 jersey with the Ligue 1 side. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
