Jonathan David can solve Man United Marcus Rashford problem and prove Erik ten Hag right again

12, 18, 13, 15, 24, and 19. That is the run of goals per league season that Lille striker Jonathan David is on.

The first two of those came in the Belgian top division, the rest in Ligue 1. At 24, it is a hugely impressive haul.

Keep in mind, too, that those early seasons came as a teenager. He will not turn 25 until next year, either. There are also assists to take into account.

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He recorded 13 in the league in his two years at Gent. In France, they have been less frequent but still useful. It leaves him with a domestic record of 101 goals in 206 games (172 starts). He is strong in Europe as well, scoring 13 times in the Europa League, Champions League, and Conference League to date from 41 appearances, as well as getting four assists.

David is, despite rarely getting the attention someone with this catalogue deserves, one of the most consistent forwards in Europe. What makes this even more impressive is that throughout this, he has been outperforming his xG.

The 101 goals referenced have come from just 83.5 xG. Essentially, it means he has scored 16 times more than the model would expect a player to from the chances he gets. Over a period of six seasons, this is mightily impressive and not just a hot streak.

It suggests that David is an exceptional finisher. Regularly outperforming the metrics is a sign of a clinical and efficient forward. It also helps to allay fears that he wouldn't be able to transfer these skills to England. This is especially important when considering Manchester United have once again been linked with the Canadian.

David, it is said, has been contacted -