The French Ligue 1 club, Lille, has made a big move in the January transfer window by signing a young Brazilian striker to replace their star forward, Jonathan David.

According to reports, Lille has signed the talented striker from Santos, Brazil, for a fee believed to be around €20 million. The player is expected to arrive at Stade Louis-II within the next few days and undergo medical tests before joining the squad.

The signing of the Brazilian striker comes as a surprise to many, given that Lille had already announced their intention to sign another striker in January. However, it seems that the club's plans have changed, with the decision to bring in the new striker being driven by the desire to improve the team's attacking options.

Lille's head coach, Rudi Garcia, said that he was delighted to welcome the new striker to the club, describing him as "a top talent". He added that the addition of the striker would help to strengthen the team's attack and give them more options going forward.

The new striker will join a squad that includes several other talented players, including Anthony Martial and Nabil Fekir. However, the addition of the new striker could also mean that some of the current squad members may face competition for places in the starting lineup.

Overall, the signing of the young Brazilian striker by Lille is a significant move that could potentially transform the team's fortunes in the coming months. With his potential to score goals and provide assists, he is likely to become a key player for Lille and help them to challenge for honours in the upcoming season.