“Time to say goodbye”- Striker confirmed summer exit after West Ham held positive talk with 25-goal ace
When West Ham United announced the departures of Vladimir Coufal, Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, and Danny Ings last week, it felt like a timely decision for the Premier League side.
Coufal, Cresswell, and Fabianski are all on the wrong side of 30 — Fabianski, in fact, is 40.
As for Ings, while his influence off the pitch is valued by captain Jarrod Bowen, his contribution on the field has been minimal since his move from Aston Villa two and a half years ago.
In stark contrast, the reaction to Jonathan David’s farewell at Lille on Wednesday was far more emotional.
While West Ham fans are bidding a respectful, if unsurprised, goodbye to some veterans, Lille supporters have been dreading the inevitable exit of their star striker.
Jonathan David Confirms Lille Exit, West Ham Eye Record-Breaking Deal
With David confirming his departure from Stade Pierre-Mauroy, West Ham are reportedly preparing to spend big.
According to Claret and Hugh, the club is willing to break its transfer record to land Porto striker Samu Omorodion.
Other forward options being linked with the Hammers — including Jonathan Burkhardt (Mainz), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), and Liam Delap (Ipswich Town) — are all expected to command fees over £20 million.
Jonathan David, however, stands out. He’s a rare commodity: a proven goal-scorer with European and Champions League experience — and potentially available on a free transfer.
