Would Chelsea Be Getting An Upgrade On Nicolas Jackson If They Sign Jonathan David? We Take A Look At The Numbers

Multiple sources have now confirmed that Chelsea are seriously contemplating a move for Lille forward Jonathan David.

After having bids knocked back for Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, as well as cooling interest in Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy, it seems David is now the preferred target to strengthen the Blues’ frontline.

Considering he is a similar age to Nicolas Jackson, as well as having comparable attributes, we have decided to delve into the numbers to see whether David would be an upgrade.

Press the next page as we compare the two strikers (using Opta data via FBREF from last season).