New striker: Bayern eye up Italy star

His name was already mentioned last summer at Säbener Straße – now he might come up again. FC Bayern is allegedly considering a potential striker addition once more.

Jonathan David, currently under contract with Juventus Turin, is reportedly back on the Munich club's list according to Gazzetta dello Sport . Tottenham Hotspur is also said to be interested. The 25-year-old has only made ten appearances this season, spending just over half of the possible playing time on the field and scoring only once. This record could bring movement to his situation in the winter.

David only moved to Turin from Lille on a free transfer this summer. However, a departure in January seems unlikely – Juventus is expected to give the Canadian striker more time to settle in.

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Already in the spring and in even earlier transfer periods, David was considered a potential candidate for the record champions. As Sport BILD reported at the time, Bayern ultimately decided against signing him . The Canadian is a classic center forward, while they were looking for a more versatile offensive player behind Harry Kane , who could also operate on the wings.

Meanwhile, there have been some changes in FCB's striker lineup. On the wing, Munich now has Luis Diaz, and youngster Lennart Karl regularly recommends himself for higher tasks. Additionally, Kane has recently played more often in the number ten position behind Nicolas Jackson and impressed there, but with Jamal Musiala's imminent return, he is likely to be set as the leading striker again. Newcomer Jackson is currently considered the first alternative.

Thus, another pure center forward like David is still unlikely to have regular playing opportunities. However, the situation could change next summer if Bayern does not exercise the purchase option for Jackson.

Nonetheless, under these circumstances, it is currently not expected that Bayern's view of David has changed since the spring. Also because the striker has not yet been able to decisively recommend himself at Juventus, and an early departure from Italy still seems unlikely.

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