Jonathan David linked with Aston Villa again after strong start at Atletico Madrid

Football Insider claims Aston Villa explored a move for Jonathan David before the summer transfer window closed on 1 September, but ultimately did not secure the forward's signature. The report suggests the 26-year-old was available before completing a loan switch from Juventus to Atletico Madrid on deadline day.

Since arriving in Spain, David has made an immediate impact. According to the outlet, he registered a goal and an assist during a 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Wednesday, taking his tally to three goal contributions across his opening two La Liga fixtures.

The publication points to Villa's early-season struggles in front of goal as context for the claim. Unai Emery's team have found the net just once in their first four Premier League matches, drawing 0-0 at Hull City and losing 1-0 at home to Arsenal and 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at Villa Park.

With the transfer window now shut until 1 January 2027, no Premier League club can register new signings for several months. Villa's next league fixture takes them to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday at 12:30 UK time, following Wednesday's 3-1 League Cup win at Coventry City.