Chelsea were linked with Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran in the summer transfer window, and they remain in contact to sign him.
Jhon Duran was heavily linked with an exit from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window. However, the West Midlands club managed to keep him at Villa Park. According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are now maintaining contact with the Colombian international regarding a potential move.
The striker is valued at £50 million by Aston Villa, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea decide to make a move for him in the near future after retaining their interest. It is hardly a surprise that the Blues are keeping tabs on him. They need to bring in a reliable goalscorer, and Duran would be a long-term addition.
Duran might fancy Chelsea move
The 20-year-old is not a regular starter for Aston Villa, but he has done quite well for them this season whenever given the opportunity. He will be desperate to play regularly, and moving to Chelsea would be ideal for him. Duran could eventually start ahead of Nicolas Jackson at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be quite attractive for the young striker. Regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to pay £50 million for him. There is no doubt that they have the financial muscle to get the deal done. Aston Villa could be tempted to sell him if the Blues come forward with a lucrative proposal as well.
They will need to improve the other areas of their squad, and Aston Villa could use the proceeds from Duran’s departure to bring in multiple signings. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.
Chelsea will be desperate to secure Champions League qualification this season, and they will look to do well in the domestic competitions as well. They must look to bring in quality additions in January to boost their chances of having a successful season.
