Chelsea have been linked with a move for 20-year-old Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran this summer, but a stumbling block has surfaced.
However, a report from The Guardian has claimed that Chelsea are now having second thoughts about signing Jhon Duran because of concerns surrounding his attitude. The report states that the player is demanding premium wages as well.
Chelsea already have an agreement in place with Aston Villa, but they need to sort out an agreement with the player now. It will be interesting to see if the Blues decide to move on from him this summer. They will need to bring in a quality goalscorer, and signing a reliable finisher will be a top priority for them.
There is no doubt that Duran has the quality to play for a top club like Chelsea, and he is valued at £40 million. He will need to sort out his attitude to join the biggest clubs in the world. Furthermore, he will have to be more reasonable with his wage demands as well.
It will be interesting to see if all parties can sort out their differences and get the deal done. The opportunity to play for Chelsea will be an exciting one for the young striker, and he will not want to miss out on the transfer.
Aston Villa need to sell Jhon Duran
Aston Villa will hope that Chelsea can finalise the deal in the coming weeks. They will need to raise funds through sales so that they can comply with the financial regulations. Apart from Duran, Aston Villa are expected to cash in on players like Douglas Luiz and Diego Carlos as well.
Chelsea had a disappointing 2023/24 season by their standards and they finished sixth in the league table. They will be hoping to get back into the top four and win a domestic trophy. Signing the right players will help them bounce back strongly. They have the bones of a very good squad, and a few intelligent additions this summer could take them to a whole new level.
A quality striker could make a huge difference for them in the final third. The Colombian international could compete with Jackson for the starting spot, and the competition for places will help both players improve. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks now.
