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Jake Bayliss

Liverpool sent transfer message as agent confirms stance on £45m striker

Rumoured Liverpool target Jonathan David looks set to be on the move this summer after the latest comments from his agent.

The 21-year-old striker has built a stellar reputation with Lille in Ligue 1, helping the club win an unlikely league title in the 2020/21 season.

The £45m-rated David has previously been touted as a possible transfer option for the Reds and currently has 12 goals in 19 league games, so far this term, which makes him the top scorer in the French top flight.

Having reportedly attracted interest from across Europe, Liverpool may have been put on high alert following the latest comments from his agent Nick Mavromaras.

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“For us, the goal is to finish the season in Lille, but it will be his last season there for several reasons," Mavromaras told Radio Canada .

"I think the Premier League is a good option for him. I think that he likes Spain a lot also because he likes the feeling of the ball and the very technical players.

"These two leagues are a big priority for him, but nothing is excluded. You never know what could happen with Paris Saint-Germain or the big Italian clubs.

"It's normal that all these big clubs are interested in the top scorer in Ligue 1, but I can tell you that today there is no official offer."

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David joined Lille from Gent for around £25m in 2020 and his contract with the former French champions runs until 2025.

However, they may look to cash in on their star players, after the collapse of the Ligue 1 broadcasting deal with Mediapro last year placed an additional financial strain on several clubs.

David has previously admitted that he turned down Premier League interest in favour of joining Lille.

But his agent believes the Canada international is ready to take the next step in his career and holds high hopes for his client.

"I cannot say the price today. It has to do with Lille,” Mavromaras said.

"But in the end, it's football. Jonathan is not going to say it, but he knows that he is one of the best young strikers in the world.

"There is also Erling Haaland, who costs today €75 to €100m. There have been offers to €150m. If you want to be on that list, you have to learn to handle the pressure."

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