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8 hours ago
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Inter Milan Prefer Denmark Man United Flop Over Canada Star
Inter Milan prefer a move for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund over signing Jonathan David on a free transfer this summer. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908. Advertisement One thing that seems very clear is that Inter Milan will sign at least one striker this summer. With Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa gone as their contracts expire, and the future of Mehdi Taremi uncertain, Inter must bolster the attacking depth. And the priority for the Nerazzurri in this sense is clear. They want to bring in a younger striker with room for growth rather than another veteran. Inter Milan Prefer Man United Striker Hojlund Over Jonathan David ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 13: Jonathan David of Lille celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and Lille FC at Ulker Stadium on August 13, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) There are a few targets on Inter's radars as far as young strikers. One that has been clear for a while is Jonathan David. Inter's penchant for free transfer signings is hardly a secret. And the Canadian international will certainly be a major opportunity this summer. Advertisement However, reports the Gazzetta, Inter in fact prefer a move for Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United. The 22-year-old Denmark international had had a couple of underwhelming seasons at Old Trafford. However, the Nerazzurri still believe that Hojlund can come in and have a big impact based on his time at Atalanta.
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a day ago
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Inter Milan, Napoli & Juventus Target Jonathan David Reveals Transfer Deadline – Adds ‘I Want To Join An Ambitious Club'
Inter Milan, Napoli & Juventus Target Jonathan David Reveals Transfer Deadline – Adds 'I Want To Join An Ambitious Club' Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli target Jonathan David says he'll choose his next club before the start of preseason. The Canadian international spoke to The Athletic, via FCInterNews. He also made clear that he wants to join an 'ambitious' club. Advertisement Jonathan David still has not decided on where he will be playing next season. The 25-year-old striker can negotiate with any club he wants. His contract with Lille runs out at the end of this month. There has been no shortage of interest in the Canadian. He looks to be one of the big free transfer opportunities of the summer. The likes of Inter Milan, Napoli, and Juventus have all shown a strong interest in David's signature. Inter, Napoli & Juventus Target Jonathan Target To Decide His Future Before Preseason Starts ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 13: Jonathan David of Lille celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and Lille FC at Ulker Stadium on August 13, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) Jonathan David is now starting to run out of time to make a decision on his next club. Advertisement That does not mean that the 25-year-old will rush things. But he knows exactly when he will have to make up his mind. David declared that 'Obviously I'd like to have something done before the start of preseason.' 'To prepare myself as best as possible with my new team.' Meanwhile, the Canadian stated that 'I want a club with ambition.' 'Obviously I want to fight to win titles. A competitive team with ambition and a good sporting project.' As far as Napoli, David said that 'They won Serie A.' 'I don't think they want to win and then say, 'Ok, we're fine with this.' They're an ambitious club, they're playing in the Champions League.' 'When I look at Serie A compared to, for example, the Premier League,' David said, 'the latter has a faster pace.' 'Serie A is more tactical. It's like a game of chess, in a way.'
New York Times
a day ago
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Canada names 26-player Gold Cup squad: Takeaways as Jonathan David included
Canada has named its 26-player squad for this summer's Gold Cup tournament. Jonathan David, on the cusp of a career-altering move with many top European clubs waiting to pounce, was named to his first Gold Cup squad since 2019. Other European-based players on the team include Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustaquio and Alistair Johnston. As Marsch chose the 26 players to represent Canada at the Gold Cup, he clearly did so with one prevailing thought: who are the players that will give Canada the best chance to win their first trophy since 2000? The Gold Cup is held every two years and features the best teams from Concacaf but doesn't always draw the best players from each national team. The Gold Cup comes at the end of long European seasons. Many players opt for rest and recovery instead of partaking in a tournament often filled with domestic and MLS-based players. Canada's 2023 Gold Cup squad, for example, was missing out on the likes of European-based stars including Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eustaquio and Tajon Buchanan. Advertisement Yet with a little over one year to go before the World Cup and Canada riding a wave of internal belief that winning a trophy would elevate their game, Marsch has secured buy-in from some of his top players on the Gold Cup. He might be able to boast arguably the most star-studded roster throughout the entire tournament. Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau (Portland Timbers), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United), Tom McGill (Brighton & Hove Albion). Defenders: Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps), Derek Cornelius (Olympic Marseille), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Jamie Knight-Lebel (Crewe Alexandra), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC), Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers), Niko Sigur (Hadjuk Split), Joel Waterman (Montreal). Midfielders: Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps), Tajon Buchanan (Villareal CF), Mathieu Choiniere (Grasshopper), Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Rennes), Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Nathan Saliba (CF Montreal), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville). Forwards: Jonathan David (Lille), Promise David (Union Saint-Gilloise), Daniel Jebbison (AFC Bournemouth), Cyle Larin (Mallorca), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United). 'We have a great group and if you ask any one of them, they want to be a part of (the Gold Cup),' Cyle Larin, who plays his club soccer in La Liga with Mallorca, told The Athletic. 'Even the European-based guys, they're playing all season and coming to the national team. It's important for us to keep building.' Considering it will be under one year from when Canada kicks off the Gold Cup until the start of their 2026 World Cup, this roster is a clear look at what type of team Marsch could bring to the World Cup with David, Buchanan, Eustaquio and Johnston all included. Alphonso Davies and Moise Bombito, both locks for the 2026 World Cup roster, are the only key players missing from the Gold Cup squad. Davies tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee in March, while Bombito is recovering from wrist surgery. Advertisement Marsch and his staff made just four changes from the team he brought to Halifax and Toronto for a June training camp and friendlies against Ukraine and Ivory Coast. Canada will play against Honduras, Curacao and El Salvador in Group B. Their Gold Cup begins June 17 in Vancouver before moving to Houston for their final two group-stage matches. Mauricio Pochettino's United States' Gold Cup squad is missing several key players, some of whom made the decision, along with U.S. Soccer, to prioritize rest after their club seasons. And while it's still unclear whether David will play in the Gold Cup (A summer transfer to a team playing in the Club World Cup is not unlikely), the buy-in that Marsch got from his players to play in a tournament they normally would not is impressive. The 2023 Gold Cup squad featured 11 European-based players. There are 14 European-based players in this Canada squad, including most of their stars. There is a clear understanding from some of Canada's European-based players on the importance of winning a trophy before the World Cup. They're treating this tournament with newfound urgency. 'The World Cup is next year and we're not going to be together for that long. We have a couple of camps towards the World Cup, but this is a big tournament. This is probably when we're going to spend the most time together,' Eustaquio said. Is Marsch's Gold Cup squad an indication of who he wants to bring to the World Cup? After all, there are no teenaged players vying for their first taste of international experience at the Gold Cup. The squad is filled with players Marsch trusts. As such, he seems to be using the Gold Cup as his last trial run before the World Cup. He's going to want to see how this group gels in a tournament environment. Advertisement 'I feel that us as a team, we've grown so much that we feel that we're really close to winning a trophy. This is the last opportunity before the World Cup that we have to win (a trophy),' Eustaquio said. Davies and Bombito are locks for the World Cup roster, which means two players on the Gold Cup roster will come out. But otherwise, it's difficult to make a strong case that any players not in this Gold Cup roster deserve to be in the 2026 roster. After a year on the job, Marsch's vision for his team is certainly coming into focus. The Gold Cup presents the last chance in a tournament setting for Canadian players to solidify their spots in Marsch's preferred World Cup starting XI. Cyle Larin has long been part of a forward partnership with David. But Larin's form and playing time have dipped, which has opened the door for three young forwards to vie for a starting spot. Out of Daniel Jebbison, Promise David and Tani Oluwaseyi, Marsch will invariably lean on one or two of those players to push for Larin's starting job. Who Marsch brings first off the bench and how they respond to Marsch's tactical demands will reveal plenty about who could line up alongside Jonathan David to start the 2026 World Cup squad. In the middle of the park, look for Marsch to lean on Nathan Saliba to challenge Ismael Kone for the latter's starting spot. Marsch sees genuine potential in Saliba's ball-playing abilities, while Kone has struggled to put his stamp on performances for Canada as of late. When you add in Eustaquio missing Gold Cup games to play for Porto in the Club World Cup, Saliba may never get a better chance to make good on his potential for Canada ahead of 2026. Finally, Marsch has said that Johnston will be joining Canada 'at some point' in the Gold Cup. With a reduced role, this summer will be the time for 21-year-old Niko Sigur to showcase that he's ready to start games for Canada. Expect him to be leaned on the right back position. 'I think I'm going to have some more responsibility, especially since Alistair's not here. And then obviously with (Stephen Eustaquio) going away as well, so I'm not sure where exactly I'm gonna play for sure, but I'm ready for a bigger role,' Sigur said. (Top image:)
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2 days ago
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Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup At Juventus Leaves Jonathan David Deal Hanging In The Balance – Inter Milan & Napoli Could Swoop
Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup At Juventus Leaves Jonathan David Deal Hanging In The Balance – Inter Milan & Napoli Could Swoop Inter Milan and Napoli could swoop as a behind-the-scenes shakeup at Juventus leaves a deal for striker Jonathan David in doubt. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Not very long ago, Juventus had seemed close to signing Canadian international striker Jonathan David. The 25-year-old is one of the big free transfer opportunities of the summer. His contract with Lille expires at the end of this month. Several clubs in Serie A have shown a strong interest in David's signature. However, it had been Juventus who made what looked to be a decisive move for him. The Bianconeri had just about agreed terms with the Canadian. Inter & Napoli Ready To Pounce As Juventus Deal For Jonathan David Falters ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 13: Jonathan David of Lille celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and Lille FC at Ulker Stadium on August 13, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) However, it had been former Sporting Director Cristiano Giuntoli who had set up Juventus's deal with David. Advertisement But Giuntoli has left the club. Therefore, things suddenly look uncertain on a number of fronts in Turin – including with the deal for David. Therefore, the Gazzetta report, Inter and Napoli have received renewed hope. Both the Nerazzurri and the Partenopei are among David's long-term suitors. And in the event that it becomes clear that Juventus will not snap the Canadian up after all, then both could be ready to move.
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3 days ago
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Free agent Jonathan David responds to Napoli and Juventus links 🇨🇦
Canadian striker Jonathan David has responded to rumours linking him to Serie A clubs this summer following the expiration of his contract at Lille. After scoring 109 goals in 232 games for the French club, the 25-year-old can now move on a free transfer with Serie A champions Napoli and Juventus reportedly in the mix. Advertisement However, in a new interview with The Athletic, David said "no" when asked if he currently has an agreement with either Italian club. Still, signing for high-profile clubs like Napoli or Juventus would create a challenging environment that the Canadian suggested he would enjoy. 'I want a club with ambition that wants to do something,' he said. '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.' '[Napoli] is a club that just won Serie A. And I'm guessing they don't just want to win Serie A one year and say, 'OK, we won, that's it.' Obviously, it's a club that's ambitious, that's going to play in the Champions League." 'I think anywhere you go, there's always pressure to perform every week, there is the pressure to keep your spot, pressure from the supporters, because obviously you have to win every game. There is always pressure anywhere you go." Advertisement And for the clubs looking to scoop his signature, David also admitted there is no set timeline for deciding on his future. "I obviously want to get something done before pre-season starts so I can get settled and have that pre-season time with my team,' he said. 'But apart from that...' 'Anything can happen, you never know what can happen. You just have to be prepared for anything.' In addition to Napoli and Juventus, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham have all been linked with signing the Canadian talent. 📸 Michael Owens - 2025 Getty Images
