Aston Villa Bracing for Bid from Al Nassr
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is attracting significant interest, with Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr reportedly preparing a bid for the Colombian forward.
The 21-year-old has already been the subject of a £57 million bid from West Ham, which Villa rejected earlier this week. Despite this, Al Nassr is eager to test Villa’s resolve, as they look to bolster an attacking line that already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
Villa Set High Asking Price Amid Growing Interest
🔹 Villa value Duran at over £80 million and have no plans to sell him this January.
🔹 The Colombian striker has impressed this season, scoring seven goals in just 598 minutes, mostly coming off the bench.
🔹 Duran signed a six-year contract extension until 2030, reinforcing Villa’s commitment to keeping him.
🔹 He scored a memorable winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, further cementing his place in Unai Emery’s plans.
With Villa balancing Premier League and Champions League ambitions, they are reluctant to let go of one of their brightest attacking talents.
Arsenal, PSG & Barcelona Also Interested
Duran’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed by top European clubs:
🔸 Arsenal – In desperate need of a new striker, they have been monitoring Duran as an option to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad.
🔸 Paris Saint-Germain – Ligue 1 champions have expressed strong interest in the young forward.
🔸 Barcelona – Have reportedly met with Duran’s representatives regarding a potential move to Spain.
Villa’s recent signing of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund has increased speculation about Duran’s future, though Emery still sees him as a key player.
Al Nassr’s Push for a Star Signing
Al Nassr, currently trailing 11 points behind Al Hilal and Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, are looking for a big-name signing to boost their squad. Their rivals have already secured stars like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Ruben Neves.
With their vast financial resources, Al Nassr could submit an irresistible offer, but it remains to be seen whether Villa will entertain any bids this January.
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