Jonathan David admits he 'puts pressure' on himself
Manchester United and Arsenal have intensified their efforts to sign Gent star Jonathan David, reports claim. The Canada international is wanted by several European heavyweights after another excellent campaign.
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The versatile attacking midfielder, who can also operate on the left channel or in the centre-forward position, arrived in Belgium in 2018 from Ottawa.
He's since proven himself as one of the brightest talents in world football having scored a phenomenal 37 goals and provided 15 assists in 83 appearances for the club.
The Brooklyn-born 20-year-old opted to represent Canada at international level and has an equally impressive record - netting 11 times in 12 fixtures.
Transfer News: Gent value Jonathan David at £22.4million (Image: GETTY)
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“In January there was what would have been a club record transfer offer on the table, but we refused it,” he told Belgian news outlet Het Laatste Nieuws.
“Our goal is to keep this team together, even after the summer.
"We have extended his contract until 2023 for good reason. We won’t let a player like him go for any less than €25 million.”
Everton, Liverpool, Ajax, Inter Milan and Porto have also been credited with interest but none have submitted an official proposal yet.