Aston Villa prepare loan with obligation to buy for Jonathan David

Aston Villa are preparing to submit a proposal for Juventus striker Jonathan David. The English club is ready to offer a loan deal that includes an obligation to purchase the Canadian international.

David is expected to leave Turin after a difficult first season in Italy, where he managed only six goals. The striker fell out of favour with manager Luciano Spalletti toward the end of the campaign and was omitted from the Juventus squad for their match against Palermo.

Juventus have already signed Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain, making David a sellable asset for the club. The Italian side wants to bring in another attacking option, a move that depends on David's departure. While Teun Koopmeiners is also a candidate to leave, his exit is considered more complicated than that of the striker.

An obligation to buy is a structure that suits Juventus as they wait to see the final figure offered by Unai Emery's side. The move carries risk for Aston Villa, as the striker has not played in England and his most successful period was in France.

Including a purchase obligation helps mitigate the risk for the Premier League side. This structure would prevent a situation similar to the club's acquisition of Lois Openda, which required a permanent signing despite the player's lack of impact.