Newcastle United negotiating deal for promising Canadian international

Newcastle United have been linked to multiple strikers in recent weeks, but Canadian international Jonathan David is the most exciting prospect of them all.

Fans are still waiting for the takeover of Newcastle United to be approved despite the paperwork from both parties being submitted in the second week of April. Currently, there is no sense of direction for the club heading into the summer, which is why fans are anxiously hoping the Premier League approves the deal as soon as possible.

The Magpies have been linked to several notable players across Europe, with players like Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Bale being the biggest names reported in the media. Steve Nickson, the club’s head of recruitment, has been occupied scouting a wide range of players ahead of the summer transfer window.

A new report claims that Newcastle United are currently negotiating a deal worth £31m with Belgian outfit Gent for Canadian international striker Jonathan David. The 20-year-old striker has been in fine form since joining Gent in 2018, and his performances in Belgium have earned him regular call-ups to the Canadian national team.

David’s athleticism and precise finishing have placed his name on the radar of major clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal. David scored 12 goals and provided six assists in his in first season with Gent, but he improved his tally in both categories with 18 goals and seven assists this campaign.

His consistency on the pitch earned him an opportunity to play for Canada, which he utilized to perfection by scoring 11 goals in 12 appearances. Despite his inexperience at the international level, David excelled at the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament by scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot award.

It is worth mentioning that our site highlighted David as a key player Newcastle United scouts should watch in that tournament. Many youngsters have the potential to be great players, but David truly is a promising striker who is capable of having an immediate impact at Newcastle United.

With the pace of a winger, the technical skills of an attacking midfielder, and clinical finishing in front goal, David is a dynamic striker who would work well with the support of Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron in the final third.

If the aforementioned report is accurate, the Toon Army should be excited about this potential transfer. Canada is not known for their football, but David is gradually putting his nation on the map.