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Aston Villa Moving To Sign Jonathan David Ahead Of Man Utd This Summer

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Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa are preparing a move to sign Jonathan David from Juventus this summer, according to reports in Italy.

David was snapped up by Juve on a free transfer last summer after his contract with Lille came to an end. But just one year on he could be on the move again.

There was a lot of interest in David during last summer’s transfer window, because of his impressive showing for Lille in Ligue Un, where he scored 25 goals and laid on 12 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for the French side.

A number of Premier League clubs were linked with a move, but the Canadian chose to make the move to Italy, where things have not quite gone to plan for him.

Jonathan David Has Not Had The Best Of Times In Turin

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The 26-year-old has struggled to usurp Dusan Vlahovic as the number one striker in Turin, with only 16 of his 28 matches for the Old Lady coming as starts.

He did go through a purple patch around the turn of the year, with four goals and three assists in seven matches from the end of December to the beginning of February, but he has not produced a goal contribution since then.

GIVEMESPORT reported last week that Manchester United had opened talks with the striker’s intermediaries over a summer move, but now Villa are in the picture for his signing too.

David, who has been described as ‘one of the best strikers in the world’ previously, has also been labelled as a “phenom” by Canadian media personality Tony Marinaro.

Aston Villa Will Have To Fight Off Manchester United To Sign David

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Calciomercato report that David already has his bags packed and is ready to leave Juventus this summer and that Villa could complete a deal ahead of Manchester United this summer, given their relationship with the Italian giants.

Villa sold Douglas Luiz to Juve in 2024, only to then bring him back to Villa Park in the January transfer window. Unai Emery’s side have also signed Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from the Turin club in recent seasons.

David is understood to be available for a fee between €15million and €18million (£13million to £15.5million) this summer, which given his age and the free move in the summer, should not deter the likes of Villa or United in their attempts to sign him.

We asked AI if that would represent a good deal for Villa or not.

Would Jonathan David Be A Cost Effective Signing For Villa?

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ChatGPT said: “His usual market value is much higher. If Juventus were willing to sell for €15-18million it would mainly be because they signed him on a free transfer and could still make a profit.

“From a pure financial perspective, Villa would be buying him at about half his typical value. David is 26 years old, meaning he’s entering his peak years as a striker. Villa would likely get four to six top seasons out of him if he adapts well to the Premier League.

“Under Unai Emery, Villa often use quick transitions and mobile forwards. David is known for intelligent movement in the box, clinical finishing, pressing and off-ball work. That profile fits well alongside attackers like Ollie Watkins or in a rotating forward line.

“If Aston Villa could truly sign Jonathan David for around £15million, it would likely be one of the best value striker deals in the market.”

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WWE Superstar Goes Viral After Posing Nude With Title Belt

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A WWE superstar has sent social media into a frenzy after posing nude with their Championship title belt in a now-viral Instagram post this week.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to celebrate being a champion, and in the world of professional wrestling – where glitz, glamour and larger-than-life personalities are part and parcel of the job – stars are rarely shy about showing off their success.

The post, shared on Thursday afternoon, featured a carousel of more than 10 images documenting what has clearly been a memorable few weeks. Alongside family snaps, WWE photos and various behind-the-scenes moments, there was one picture in particular that immediately caught fans’ attention.


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WWE Tag Team champion Montez Ford flashed a new way to rock the big gold in his latest social media post. In a now viral carousel post, Ford is seen carrying the WWE tag team gold in nothing. He wrote (see the full post below):

“Dad’s A Champ Again Son. Your Mom Is Still Beautiful. The Whole World Is Waiting For You. Saw You Wednesday And The Doctor Said You’re Right On Track. God Is Good.”

Thankfully, the World Tag Team Championship covers his cojones, but the Street Profits star can be seen nude in what appears to be a FaceTime screenshot with his wife, fellow WWE superstar Bianca Belair. And, at the time of writing, the post is nearing 75,000 likes already, with a further 500 comments and 1,700 shares.


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Montez Ford won the World Tag Team Championships alongside Angelo Dawkins on the June 22 episode of RAW. The Streets Profits, with a fair bit of assistance from Seth Rollins, defeated The Vision for the coveted titles.

The tag team duos squared off at Saturday Night Main Event on May 23. That night, The Vision retained the titles, but Ford and his tag-team partner have since taken them back to start their fourth reign as champions.

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Alexi Lalas Tips USMNT Star to Become ‘Greatest American Soccer Player in History’

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US soccer cult hero Alexi Lalas is hoping that one member of the current United States national team can build on an already impressive club legacy with a convincing showing at the 2026 World Cup.

Lalas represented the United States at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, as well as the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. After winning gold at the 1991 Pan American Games, Lalas won the 1995 US Cup, leading to him being named US Soccer Athlete of the Year. He finished his international career with 96 caps and is still well regarded by US football fans.

But as the United States looks to complete a memorable home campaign, Lalas has pinned his hopes on one standout individual who he believes can become the greatest American football player his country has ever produced.

Alexi Lalas’ Pick for Greatest American Soccer Player

United States players in a team huddle United States players via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

In recent decades, the debate for America’s all-time greatest player has come down to two: Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. And whilst Dempsey’s personality and consistent success in the Premier League have won him many admirers, Lalas prefers the former Bayern Munich and Everton star.

“I think when it comes right down to it, in a World Cup game for the country, if you have Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey standing there, I’m going to pick Landon Donovan,” said Lalas. “Now, in a bar fight or a street game, I’m going to pick Clint Dempsey.”

However, the recent success of Christian Pulisic has changed the FOX analyst’s opinion. Pulisic has hit double figures with goal contributions in each of his three seasons at AC Milan. And after his starring role in a 3-0 victory over Udinese last season, Lalas argued that Pulisic is the Rossoneri’s star player currently.

“I think you are looking at it certainly right now, and if you need any more proof, this game is it, that he is an elite player in Serie A. He is, I think, arguably the best player for AC Milan,” stated Lalas on his State of the Union podcast.

Having picked up major honours at Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup with the latter, Pulisic is the most decorated US footballer at European level. But he may need more international success to convince the US supporters.


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Donovan and Dempsey are worthy candidates, and are currently America’s joint all-time leading goalscorers on 57. Donovan also played a starring role in USMNT’s best modern run at a World Cup, making the quarterfinals in 2002. Dempsey, meanwhile, was the first American player to score at three different World Cups.

The United States goalkeepers, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel, also enjoyed highly successful careers in the Premier League and represented their country admirably on the global stage.

Donovan and Friedel’s teammate Claudio Reyna is also fondly remembered, having made the World Cup All Star Team in 2002, as well as finding success in the Premier League and the Bundesliga.

Alexi Lalas’ old teammates Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos, and Marcelo Balboa can throw their hats in the ring for their international success alone. And Michael Bradley, America’s 151-cap man, followed an eerily similar path to Pulisic, travelling to the Bundesliga, then the Premier League, before winding up in Serie A at Roma.

But with almost a century of appearances and sustained successes in several of Europe’s top leagues, at just 27, Pulisic is still the man to beat. If the USA can add an unlikely World Cup winners’ medal to his cabinet, his legacy will surely be set in stone.


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Alexi Lalas Tips USMNT Star to Become ‘Greatest American Soccer Player in History’

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US soccer cult hero Alexi Lalas is hoping that one member of the current United States national team can build on an already impressive club legacy with a convincing showing at the 2026 World Cup.

Lalas represented the United States at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, as well as the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. After winning gold at the 1991 Pan American Games, Lalas won the 1995 US Cup, leading to him being named US Soccer Athlete of the Year. He finished his international career with 96 caps and is still well regarded by US football fans.

But as the United States looks to complete a memorable home campaign, Lalas has pinned his hopes on one standout individual who he believes can become the greatest American football player his country has ever produced.

Alexi Lalas’ Pick for Greatest American Soccer Player

United States players in a team huddle United States players via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

In recent decades, the debate for America’s all-time greatest player has come down to two: Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. And whilst Dempsey’s personality and consistent success in the Premier League have won him many admirers, Lalas prefers the former Bayern Munich and Everton star.

“I think when it comes right down to it, in a World Cup game for the country, if you have Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey standing there, I’m going to pick Landon Donovan,” said Lalas. “Now, in a bar fight or a street game, I’m going to pick Clint Dempsey.”

However, the recent success of Christian Pulisic has changed the FOX analyst’s opinion. Pulisic has hit double figures with goal contributions in each of his three seasons at AC Milan. And after his starring role in a 3-0 victory over Udinese last season, Lalas argued that Pulisic is the Rossoneri’s star player currently.

“I think you are looking at it certainly right now, and if you need any more proof, this game is it, that he is an elite player in Serie A. He is, I think, arguably the best player for AC Milan,” stated Lalas on his State of the Union podcast.

Having picked up major honours at Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup with the latter, Pulisic is the most decorated US footballer at European level. But he may need more international success to convince the US supporters.


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Including Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Christian Pulisic, the best USMNT players of all time have been ranked.

The Mount Rushmore of American Soccer

Christian Pulisic | USMNT Kiyoshi Mio via Reuters

Donovan and Dempsey are worthy candidates, and are currently America’s joint all-time leading goalscorers on 57. Donovan also played a starring role in USMNT’s best modern run at a World Cup, making the quarterfinals in 2002. Dempsey, meanwhile, was the first American player to score at three different World Cups.

The United States goalkeepers, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel, also enjoyed highly successful careers in the Premier League and represented their country admirably on the global stage.

Donovan and Friedel’s teammate Claudio Reyna is also fondly remembered, having made the World Cup All Star Team in 2002, as well as finding success in the Premier League and the Bundesliga.

Alexi Lalas’ old teammates Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos, and Marcelo Balboa can throw their hats in the ring for their international success alone. And Michael Bradley, America’s 151-cap man, followed an eerily similar path to Pulisic, travelling to the Bundesliga, then the Premier League, before winding up in Serie A at Roma.

But with almost a century of appearances and sustained successes in several of Europe’s top leagues, at just 27, Pulisic is still the man to beat. If the USA can add an unlikely World Cup winners’ medal to his cabinet, his legacy will surely be set in stone.


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