Leeds United are in talks to sign £27m Gent forward Jonathan David

Leeds United make approach to sign £27m Gent forward Jonathan David after firing in 23 goals for the Belgian side as Marcelo Bielsa looks to bolster his team ahead of Premier League campaign next season

  • Leeds have made a approach for Gent’s Canadian forward Jonathan David
  • Gent have already rejected a £23m offer from French side Lille for the player
  • The newly promoted Premier League side may have to fork out £27m for David 

Leeds United have made an approach for Gent forward Jonathan David.

The Canada international is also wanted by Lille who have had a £23 million offer including various bonuses rejected.

Leeds initial proposal is understood to include more guaranteed payments.

Canadian Jonathan David has scored 23 goals for Belgian side Gent in the 2019-20 season

Canadian Jonathan David has scored 23 goals for Belgian side Gent in the 2019-20 season

Leeds United are interested in David but could face competition from French side Lille

Leeds United are interested in David but could face competition from French side Lille

Gent president Ivan de Witte wants around £27million for the 20-year old who has been watched by Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal this season and scored 23 goals.

Discussing Lille’s bid in Belgian paper De Zontag, De Witte confirmed: ‘The contacts stopped this week but other clubs are still interested with better proposals, including Leeds. But I once again explained to Jonathan we want him to play for us.’

Marcelo Bielsa is looking to improve his side's depth ahead of their return to the top-flight

Marcelo Bielsa is looking to improve his side’s depth ahead of their return to the top-flight

source: dailymail.co.uk