Aston Villa approaches Juventus for Jonathan David loan deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Aston Villa has made an approach to Juventus regarding a loan deal for striker Jonathan David, reportedly including an obligation to buy. This comes after challenges in finding a permanent buyer for the Canadian forward, who joined Juventus last year. David's performance has been under scrutiny, with only eight goals in 46 appearances, and he faced increased competition as the season progressed. If the deal goes through, it will mark a significant change from Villa's initial interest in a loan with an option to buy.
- •Aston Villa targets Jonathan David for a loan from Juventus.
- •The deal includes an obligation to buy after the season.
- •David has struggled for form, scoring only eight goals for Juventus.
- •Villa initially sought a loan option rather than an obligation.
- •David played 27 matches last season, facing competition from Dusan Vlahovic.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Report David targeted by Aston Villa, loan with obligation to buy from Juventus
"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 o...
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