Aston Villa’s star striker, Jhon Duran, appears keen on a summer move to Chelsea, with rumors suggesting he has given the green light for a deal. The 20-year-old forward, despite scoring only eight goals in 37 matches last season, is reportedly Chelsea’s primary target for bolstering their attack.
Although Duran is currently happy at Villa Park, he is open to a transfer if Chelsea pursues their interest.
It is believed that Duran sees himself fitting well with the club’s objectives and under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s potential future coach.
Fabrizio Romano, a renowned football journalist, indicated on his Playback channel that while Duran is ready to join Chelsea, the club still needs to reach an agreement with Aston Villa.
Romano mentioned, “Chelsea have to reach an agreement with the player and with the club. On the Jhon Duran case, they already have the green light from John Duran, but not yet the green light from Aston Villa.”
He also highlighted the complexities involved in the transfer, noting that Aston Villa demands not only £40 million for Duran but also a significant portion of the fee upfront, possibly requiring a swap deal to finalize the transfer.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has acknowledged Duran’s potential, particularly after his impressive performance against Liverpool, where he scored twice.
Emery emphasized the striker’s youth and room for growth, stating, “He is very young – 20 years old. His potential, it is impossible to predict how far he is going to get. I believe in him.”
Emery further explained the differences in playing styles between Colombian football and the Premier League, stressing the ongoing efforts to adapt Duran to the tactical demands of English football.
He added, “We are working with him a lot. I know he is going to score, get chances and use his power. His potential is clear, but we need to manage him as a young person. But today I am very happy with how he helped us because this is the consequence – we drew.”
While Chelsea is poised to make a significant move for Duran, the deal’s success hinges on meeting Villa’s financial demands and possibly navigating a swap deal to bring the promising young striker to Stamford Bridge.
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