Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing 21-year-old Colombian international Jhon Duran from Aston Villa.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal has begun preliminary talks to sign 21-year-old Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. Meanwhile, an update from French publication L’Equipe has suggested that the player is on the radar of Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr as well, with an agreement with the Saudi Pro League outfit close.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can get the deal done amid his links with Al-Nassr. The Colombian international is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Arsenal in the long run.
The 21-year-old has impressed with his cameos for Aston Villa in the Premier League this season, and he needs to play regularly. A move to Arsenal could be ideal for him. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have been quite underwhelming in front of goal, and Duran is likely to get more opportunities at the North London club.
Mikel Arteta could help him develop further and fulfil his tremendous potential. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can agree on a reasonable deal with Aston Villa. The West Midlands club seem open to selling the player this month, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Duran must stay in England
Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr are looking to improve their attacking unit as well. They have the finances to compete with any club in the world, and it will be interesting to see if the Colombian international is keen on a move to Saudi Arabia instead of joining Arsenal.
The 21-year-old should look to stay in the Premier League and compete at the highest level. Arsenal are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be quite tempting. They could help the 21-year-old push for major trophies in the coming seasons.
Duran is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Even if Arsenal have to pay a premium for him now, he could justify the investment in the long-term and establish himself as an indispensable asset for the club. The youngster has all the tools to develop into a reliable goal scorer for the Gunners.
