According to Tuttosport, Juventus has informed Jonathan David's team that he can look for a new club, but he will not be sold cheaply.
Juventus's idea is clear: he can be sold, but never at a low price. Juventus already has a clear plan for Jonathan David's future. Frankly speaking, Spalletti prefers a different type of striker, one with more physical strength and greater impact in the penalty area. Juventus is also monitoring Sorloth and Kolo Muani, which clearly indicates the direction of the transfer market.
Jonathan David is not entirely out of Spalletti's sight. Spalletti appreciates his attitude in linking up play and believes he could be an effective second striker, but not the kind of center forward who can convert the team's offensive output into goals. Therefore, less than a year after what was originally considered a blockbuster signing last summer, Juventus has informed the Canadian player's team that they can start looking for a new club. Both the club and the agent will be involved.
However, no one at Juventus intends to let Jonathan David go for nothing. On the contrary, Comolli values the Canadian forward at €35 million. Considering David has just had a poor season, this price is not low. But Juventus still believes that he has a chance to rediscover his form from his time at Lille after leaving Turin.
Another factor to consider is the World Cup. Juventus hopes that the home advantage will help Jonathan David. As the face of the Canadian team, his team is fully capable of at least reaching the round of 16.
This is why Juventus is starting with a high price. This price can almost only be afforded by Premier League teams, and a few Ligue 1 and La Liga clubs. Of course, Turkish football giants, who have always been very interested in Serie A strikers, cannot be ignored.
However, discussing Jonathan David's transfer is not simple for any team. In addition to the transfer fee, his annual after-tax salary of €6 million is also a factor that must be considered. Even in England, this is not a small issue, because the teams currently pursuing the Canadian forward are mainly mid-table Premier League teams.
Now, the player wants to temporarily stay away from all discussions about the future. He is very clear about Spalletti's ideas and will therefore start looking at his options. Jonathan David is certainly not in a hurry, but his goal is clear: to prove himself again and regain the ruthless and efficient striker form he had at Lille.
Meanwhile, Juventus has no intention of offering a discount. To take Jonathan David, €35 million will be required. Or, a creative deal could be proposed to bring a useful new player to Spalletti, and this new player does not necessarily have to be a striker.