Aston Villa are reportedly considering a loan move for Jonathan David as Unai Emery continues to assess his attacking options before the transfer window closes.
Fresh reporting attributed to La Gazzetta dello Sport has revived Villa’s interest in the Juventus striker, with a temporary move now being discussed as a possible route to bringing the Canada international back onto the Premier League radar.
David’s future in Turin has been uncertain throughout the summer after a difficult first season in Serie A. Villa have monitored that situation for several months and previously made enquiries over his availability.
Earlier reporting revealed that Villa had already explored David’s situation at Juventus, with a loan containing a future purchase mechanism considered one possible solution.
Jonathan David Aston Villa move could depend on Juventus
The finances remain an important part of any possible Jonathan David Aston Villa deal.
David earns around €6million net per season at Juventus, a salary which has complicated efforts to find him a new club. La Gazzetta has also reported that his wages are restricting Juventus as Luciano Spalletti attempts to reshape his attacking options.
La Gazzetta reported in July that David wanted to fight for his place, despite Spalletti wanting a different profile at centre-forward. Juventus would therefore need to decide whether a loan now represents the best solution for both the player and their own squad planning.
Villa’s interest also comes with an important qualification. Emery already has Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham available, so another striker is not necessarily guaranteed to arrive without movement elsewhere.
ReadAstonVilla previously reported that Villa were exploring Nicolas Jackson and other striker options, particularly if Watkins or Abraham were to leave before the window shuts.
David would offer a different route.
The 26-year-old scored consistently during his time with Lille before moving to Juventus, where he managed eight goals and five assists across 43 appearances during a difficult debut campaign. He can operate as a central striker or alongside another forward, giving Emery another flexible option if Villa decide to strengthen.
A loan would also reduce the immediate financial risk compared with committing to another major permanent fee.
Villa’s interest is therefore worth watching, but there is still a significant difference between making enquiries and agreeing a deal. For now, the latest Italian reports suggest David is once again under consideration as Emery prepares for the final weeks of the window.
