Major news breaks overnight of LFC desire to sign £31.5m striker - Michael Edwards masterclass pending

On Monday evening, Sports Centre reporter Matthew Sciannitti claimed that if Lille decide to sell Jonathan David, Liverpool could pounce.

"Liverpool has long kept tabs on the Canadian’s development."

The 21-year-old forward hasn't been linked heavily with a move to Anfield before but after both Donyell Malen and Patson Daka were snapped up, Liverpool needed to move on to new targets.

Young David was instrumental in Lille winning Ligue 1 last season, beating PSG to the title as he scored 13 goals and assisted 5 times.

While most fans would rather see Liverpool go ahead and sign Mbappe, it's simply impossible this summer and it's going to be very challenging to do so next year as well.

Signing David from Lille would be another Michael Edwards masterclass as it gives Jurgen Klopp a young striker to develop while the club explores the possibility of signing Mbappe next summer.

Transfermarkt values the striker at £31.5m and if Lille are in financial trouble, Liverpool could even get him at a discount.

After a season in which Roberto Firmino really battled to find the back of the net, signing a player like David who is an instinctive finisher would be a wise move.

It will be interesting to see if this story develops any more in the coming weeks but Liverpool don't have a lot of time to 'work' Lille.