Chelsea are interested in signing Lille striker Jonathan David in January, according to reports, but the French club will demand a big fee.
The 22-year-old has started the season in prolific form in Ligue 1, and should lead the line for Canada at World Cup 2022 next month.
Chelsea currently have two natural strikers in their squad, Armando Broja and summer signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
But a report in French outlet Jeunes Footeux claims that new Blues boss Graham Potter wants to add another centre-forward to his ranks in January.
David’s name is on the shortlist at Stamford Bridge, but it will require at least €60 million (£52m) to prise him away from Lille.
The Brooklyn-born hotshot has a contract until 2025 with the Ligue 1 side.
He joined Lille from Belgian outfit Gent in August 2020 and helped his new club to a shock title win in his debut season, scoring 13 league goals.
David followed that up with a 19-goal season in 2021/22, including three in the Champions League, while he has started the current campaign with nine goals in 11 matches.
The striker also played a key role in Canada qualifying for their first World Cup since 1986, scoring five goals in qualifying as they impressively topped the CONCACAF group.
He is valued at £40.5m by Transfermarkt.
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