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title: "Chelsea: Graham Potter green-lights move for Jonathan David"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelses-news-graham-potter-jonathan-david-lille-premier-league/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2022-10-19T12:12:56Z"
modified: "2022-10-19T12:17:25Z"
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# Chelsea: Graham Potter green-lights move for Jonathan David

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) boss Graham Potter has personally given the green-light to target Lille star Jonathan David, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Potter gets backing…

Blues owner Todd Boehly has been making waves with his movement off-the-field, having spent [£253 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/transfers/verein/631) in the last summer window with reports of more signings in the pipeline.

Chelsea are [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-boehly-eyes-exciting-malo-gusto-move/) one of the clubs keeping tabs on Lyon starlet Malo Gusto whilst the Stamford Bridge side are also[believed to in the mix](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-boehly-now-willing-to-pay-over-79m-for-bellingham/) for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.

Potter, who was appointed last month in the wake of Thomas Tuchel’s departure, has enjoyed a fine start to life with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) giants – remaining unbeaten over his first six games in all competitions.

Amid his fine run, Chelsea hierarchy appear willing to back their new man financially with news emerging on a new marquee target.

### The Latest: Potter green-lights David…

According to [Jeunesfooteux,](https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/Chelsea-Jonathan-David-LOSC-interesse-Graham-Potter_a59099.html) Potter has now personally given the green-light for Chelsea to target Lille star David – who is arguably one of Ligue 1’s most prominent rising stars.

Chelsea’s boss allegedly wants to sign another centre-forward in January, but in the case of David, Potter may need to convince Boehly and co to shell out €60 million (£52m).

### The Verdict: Do it…

The Canada international boasts nine goals in 11 French top flight starts already this campaign and ranks as Lille’s second-best performer by average match rating [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/607/Show/France-Lille)

David has also managed more attempts at goal per 90 than any of his teammates, marking himself out as their biggest threat[(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/607/Show/France-Lille)

Still just 22-years-old, the sky appears to be the limit for him, with former Leicester City forward Iain Hume calling him [‘world class’](https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/1486902514872168448) already.