Lille have made an official bid worth 25 million Euros to KAA Gent for Canada striker Jonathan David, who is regarded as a direct replacement for Victor Osimhen
Osimhen is close to joining up with Napoli.
Ligue 1 have therefore moved quickly for his replacement.
David, 20, was joint top scorer of the Belgian league this past season with 18 goals and has a contract with Gent till 2023.
It has been reported that Gent will be holding out for at least 35 million Euros as the player has also interested clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga.
Lille will have a changed strike force for the new season after striker Loic Remy left as a free agent to Italian club Benevento, who have already won promotion to Serie A.
