Liverpool and Arsenal target Jonathan David's transfer "priority" emerges - The Mirror

Lille youngster Jonathan David is one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe after scoring 25 league goals in the last 18 months, winning Ligue 1 last season

Jonathan David's agent has confirmed the player will leave French side Lille at the end of the season.

The highly-rated forward, 22, has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including Premier League sides Liverpool and Arsenal.

David has scored 25 league goals since joining Lille from Belgian outfit Gent in the summer of 2020, helping them win the Ligue 1 title last term.

He's also picked up 24 senior caps for Canada since making his international debut in September 2018.

David still has three-and-a-half years remaining on his Lille contract but his agent Nick Mavromaras does not expect him to still be at the club this time next year.

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"For us, the goal is to finish the season in Lille, but it will be his last season there for several reasons," Mavromaras told Radio Canada.

"I think the Premier League is a good option for him. I think that he likes Spain a lot also because he likes the feeling of the ball and the very technical players.

"These two leagues are a big priority for him, but nothing is excluded. You never know what could happen with Paris Saint -Germain or the big Italian clubs.

"It's normal that all these big clubs are interested in the top scorer in Ligue 1, but I can tell you that today there is no official offer."

A move to Real Madrid could be a possibility, with reports suggesting the La Liga leaders are interested in the player's services.

Real flop Eden Hazard, who emerged at Lille a decade ago, could form part of a swap deal for David, according to Spanish outlet Marca.

When asked about David's price tag, Mavromaras said: "I cannot say the price today. It has to do with Lille.

"But in the end, it's football. Jonathan is not going to say it, but he knows that he is one of the best young strikers in the world.

"There is also Erling Haaland, who costs today 75 to 100 million euros. There have been offers to 150 million euros. If you want to be on that list, you have to learn to handle the pressure."

David turned down the chance to play in the Premier League 18 months ago, choosing to join Lille instead.

"Everyone knows the Premier League is a high-quality league," David told France Bleu Nord previously. "But my choice was dictated by the fact that above all, I wanted to be sure of playing."

On Lille as a club, David added: "I really liked the sports project that Luis Campos [Lille’s sporting director] and the club management sold to me.

"That's really what encouraged me to join Lille. In fact, I especially wanted to join a club where I know that I will keep playing and getting better.

"There is a very good team here with very good players."