What has come out about Jonathan David’s future after Newcastle United enquiry

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Newcastle United are missing out on Liam Delap, and now another striker could pass them by.

It has been reported that Delap has snubbed Newcastle United’s interest, with the 22-year-old opting to join Chelsea instead. That will force the Magpies to go back to the drawing board.

It is vital that someone arrives, as Eddie Howe desperately needs more cover for Alexander Isak. As it stands, Callum Wilson is going to leave on a free, while Will Osula is yet to fully earn the trust of the Newcastle United manager.

Despite their need, Newcastle are going to find it difficult to sign a striker.

Newcastle United’s Jonathan David enquiry falls short

That mission will become even tougher as another forward on Newcastle’s radar prepares to ignore their advances.

According to the i Paper, Newcastle United are one of multiple Premier League clubs that are going to miss out on Jonathan David after enquiring.

The 25-goal striker is set to become a free agent, and the i Paper add that the Magpies valued his versatility in their search for a new forward.

However, the report states that David is now likely to move to Italy, with Napoli and Juventus going head-to-head in a ‘bidding war’.

The other £0 striker Newcastle United could target

Given the quality that David possesses and the fact he is available on a free transfer, it was a no-brainer for Newcastle United to at least try and tempt him to Tyneside.

Ultimately, a deal was always fanciful given the fact he will want to be a starter wherever he goes. In contrast, a move to Newcastle United will mean serving as Alexander Isak’s deputy.

That is the challenge that the Magpies face, while there is another forward they could target who is on course to be available on a free.

Everton have been in talks to keep Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but there is currently no agreement as the expiration of his contract looms.

That could present Newcastle with a second chance to solve their striker conundrum with a free agent.

Of course, there would be a drop-off in quality. While David scored 25 times for Lille this season, Calvert-Lewin only managed three goals in an Everton shirt.

None of them were against Eddie Howe’s side, with Calvert-Lewin missing a golden chance versus Newcastle on the final day of the season.