Aston Villa Demand £85m for Jhon Duran Amid Interest from Arsenal and Chelsea
Aston Villa will only consider selling their second-choice striker, Jhon Duran, if they receive an astronomical bid of at least £85 million, despite growing interest from top clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea.
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The Metro
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Jhon Duran has emerged as one of the most coveted young strikers in the world, with Aston Villa adamant about retaining their 21-year-old star. Villa rejected West Ham's £57 million bid and remain resolute in their stance, as clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, and Al Nassr circle for the Colombian. Despite limited starts, Duran has impressed with 12 goals this season, averaging a goal every 85 minutes, showcasing his elite potential.
- Villa's Valuation:
- Aston Villa demand at least £85 million for Jhon Duran, who is contracted until 2030.
- The club is reluctant to sell mid-season, as they chase a top-four Premier League finish and Champions League progress.
- Interest from Top Clubs:
- Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG have all expressed interest in Duran.
- Al Nassr view him as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
- Duran’s Performance:
- Despite being second choice behind Ollie Watkins, Duran has scored 12 goals in 28 appearances this season, most of which were as a substitute.
- His goal rate averages one every 85 minutes, demonstrating his impact and efficiency.
- Previous Transfer Links:
- Chelsea nearly signed Duran last summer, and Arsenal have made inquiries about the forward.
- West Ham’s recent £57 million bid was rejected, underlining Villa’s valuation of the player.
- Potential Move:
- Duran may consider a move to Al Nassr to partner with Ronaldo before the Portuguese star departs.
- Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira endorsed Duran as the "perfect player" for Arsenal, praising his pace, technical skill, and intelligence.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
