Jonathan David moves one step closer to transfer after Premier League admission amid Arsenal links

Jonathan David has landed in Italy ahead of a move to Juventus following transfer links with Arsenal. The Gunners were among the several clubs linked with the Canadian during his time at Lille.

Following the expiry of his contract at the Ligue 1 side, he became a free agent after years of speculation surrounding his future and a possible switch across Europe. Premier League suitors have been dubbed previously, including the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United.

During the final months of his deal in France, Arsenalbecame heavily linked with David as reports suggested that the 25-year-old could arrive in North London as part of Mikel Arteta's plans to reinforce their attacking force.

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However, no interest come to fruition and the Canada international is in Italy in a bid to complete a deal to the Italian giants.

In a video shared to X, Fabrizio Romano posted a clip of the attacker at the airport following his flight ahead of signing the deal, which will keep him in Turin for five years.

David found the back of the net against Liverpool during the revamped Champions League as he pitted his wits against some of the best defenders that the Premier League has to offer.

In an interview earlier this year, he discussed the differences between the respective top-flights in England and France.

"For me, watching the Premier League, the biggest difference is just the intensity.

"I think physicality is pretty much the same.

"But the intensity, the game is always at a high-end tempo, always 100 per cent back and forth, fast and full for 90 minutes, compared to the French league."

In a separate interview, he didn't close the door on a Premier League switch or La Liga.

"I grew up watching a lot of La Liga," he admitted.

"I wouldn't say that would be my preferred league, but it's a league I enjoyed watching more so [than others].

"One day, I would like to play there. But will that happen? I don't know.

"I'm not opposed to anything. We'll see where the future takes us."