Man United considering signing Lille striker Jonathan David

The 24-year-old striker is a possible option for the Red Devils if they miss out on top-choice target Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna.

Man United are looking for a new striker to compete with Rasmus Hojlund and could turn to David, who had 19 goals and four assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances last season.

He has scored 26 goals and nine assists in 47 appearances in all competitions.

The Canadian international has been a mainstay in the French elite, leading the Mastiffs line for the past four seasons. He scored 84 goals and 18 assists in 184 matches with Lille.

David could be a cheaper option for United than Zirkzee, whose release clause is worth £34m. The former KAA Gent striker is entering the final year of his contract with Lille, meaning he could be cheaper.

However, Man United face stiff competition for his signature from Tottenham Hotspur, other Premier League clubs and Napoli in the race to sign him from Lille this summer.

United continue to discuss a move for Zirkzee and are reportedly willing to meet his release clause. But the process is complicated, with several clubs expressing interest in the Dutchman.

AC Milan looked close to completing a deal for Zirkzee earlier in the transfer window. Arsenal are also monitoring their situation after missing out on top-choice target Benjamin Sesko.

Bayern Munich have a buyout clause in his contract and could decide to activate it and bring him back to Germany.

All these clubs can offer him Champions League football, which could be a deciding factor. United will not want to be left hanging at the altar and are weighing up other options like David.