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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes Jonathan David transfer claim"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-20T19:05:05Z"
modified: "2022-01-20T19:05:05Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes Jonathan David transfer claim

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tsnscianitti/status/1483831807565045760?s=21), Canadian sports reporter Matthew Scianitti has made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving in-form Lille star Jonathan David.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye striker…

As explained by reliable reporter [Alasdair Gold](https://twitter.com/alasdairgold/status/1479435865822748680?s=21), signing a striker is one of manager Antonio Conte’s four main priorities for Spurs as he seeks to begin the N17 rebuild.

[Spurs latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-latest-updates-5/)

Many names have been linked with a potential, namely Fiorentina star [Dusan Vlahovic](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/a-tu-per-tu/con-stefano-antonelli-1624220) as the most prevalent target, but other, more obscure forwards [can’t be ruled out.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10111581/Tottenham-join-Atletico-Dortmund-West-Ham-race-sign-Genk-striker-Paul-Onuachu.html)

In terms of quality, there are few options in greater form than Ligue 1 sensation David, who is already drawing comparisons with [superstar Luis Suarez.](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/22/jonathan-david-elite-striker-lille-ligue-1-inter-liverpool)

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Making a Twitter claim, TSN sports journalist Scianitti has shared some news involving the his countryman and Spurs.

### The Latest: David ‘open’ to Spurs possibility…

He claims that the Canada star is now on Tottenham’s radar as they join the ever-growing list of clubs eyeing a move.

While it is ‘unlikely’ David will be leaving before January 31, the player hasn’t yet got a particular destination in mind as is ‘open’ to all possibilities – including Spurs.

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“Add Chelsea & Tottenham to teams interested in Jonathan David, @TSN\_Sports has learned,” he [explained.](https://twitter.com/tsnscianitti/status/1483831807565045760?s=21)

“Barcelona & Man United still interested too, adding to Arsenal, Liverpool & Real Madrid reports.

“Jan move unlikely. David hasn’t narrowed his list, he’s said to be “open” to every possibility.”

### The Verdict: Major coup…

If the 22-year-old were to narrow down his options to Tottenham, there is little arguing he would be a major coup.

Scoring a brilliant 16 goals already this campaign, David’s international record with Canada is equally as impressive – having netted a sublime 18 goals in 24 caps ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonathan-david/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/533738)).

Valued at around [£45 million by Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonathan-david/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/533738), there is little wonder he could command such a hefty fee, with commentator Maximiliano Bretos branding David [‘phenomenal](https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/1451994140258934784)‘ for his exploits on the world stage.

***In other news: Spurs edge closer to first January signing as Conte personally eyes ‘massive’ £15m man, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-antonio-conte-djed-spence-signing-london-world-latest-thfc-transfer-news/)***