Aston Villa Interested in Loan Deal for Juventus Striker Jonathan David
Reports from Italy indicate that Aston Villa has approached Juventus and Canada striker Jonathan David regarding a loan with an obligation to buy.
Just a year after signing on as a free agent, speculation around the CANMNT forward’s availability has intensified, though the total cost, including €12 million in commissions and bonuses, means he wasn’t technically free.
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Aston Villa Looking at David
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David of Canada celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
While finding a buyer for David has been challenging, Tuttomercatoweb and Radio Sportiva reporter Marco Conterio reports that Aston Villa are prepared to step in.
The Premier League club aims to secure David on loan with an obligation to buy at the conclusion of the season.
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This marks a notable shift from earlier reports suggesting they were only interested in a loan with an option to purchase.
David, 26, has played in Europe since 2018 with KAA Gent, Lille, and most recently, Juventus. However, his performance has not been very impressive, tallying eight goals and five assists in 46 matches for the Bianconeri, which did not meet expectations.
Out of those matches, David started only 27, and his situation worsened as the season progressed, especially with Dusan Vlahovic’s return from injury.
Juventus and Canada striker Jonathan David has been approached by Aston Villa for a loan with obligation to buy, claim reports in Italy.
There had already been many suggestions the CANMNT forward was on the market just 12 months after he joined as a free agent, although the €12m in various commissions and bonuses made him far from free.
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Aston Villa looking at David
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David of Canada celebrates after scoring the teams second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Finding a buyer has proved to be difficult, but Tuttomercatoweb and Radio Sportiva reporter Marco Conterio suggests that Aston Villa are ready to provide a solution.
He claims the Premier League side is eager to snap David up on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
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This is a significant improvement on the previous reporting that they only wanted a loan with option.
The 26-year-old has played in Europe since 2018 for KAA Gent, Lille and then Juventus, but his tally of eight goals and five assists in 46 games for the Bianconeri was disappointing.
David only started 27 of those matches, falling down the pecking order as the season went on and when Dusan Vlahovic returned from injury.
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