In a bid to strengthen Chelsea’s forward line, manager Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing a transfer move for 20-year-old striker Jhon Duran from Aston Villa. Despite the interest, no formal offer has been made for Duran, leaving Villa’s stance on the potential transfer uncertain.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has raised doubts about Duran’s availability for transfer, citing an injury the player sustained prior to the FA Cup third-round fixture against Chelsea. Emery expressed satisfaction with Duran’s performance, despite his injury, stating, “Jhon Duran is now injured, but I am happy with him. The last action against Everton, he was injured. For the next weeks, he is not going to be available.”
Duran, a Colombian international, joined Aston Villa from Chicago Fire just last summer. His impact has been notable, featuring in 14 Premier League matches, albeit from the bench, and managing to score four goals across all competitions.
The situation surrounding Duran’s potential transfer to Chelsea is poised to unfold in the coming weeks, adding further intrigue to the Premier League’s mid-season developments.
