Arsenal recently lodged an offer worth €55 million to sign 20-year-old Colombian international Jhon Duran, with the Villans demanding €85 million to sell the 20-year-old striker.
According to a report by Colombian outlet Antena 2, Jhon Duran is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners have already submitted a bid worth €55 million to sign the Aston Villa striker. However, the Villans have rejected the offer, as they want around €85 million to part ways with the Colombian international.
The rise of Jhon Duran this season
Jhon Duran has established himself as one of the best young strikers in the Premier League this season. The South American attacker has been with Aston Villa since January 2023 but could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the West Midlands club in his first 18 months at Villa Park.
The 20-year-old nearly left Aston Villa in the summer transfer window before a move failed to see the light of day. Ultimately, Duran has turned into a super sub for the Villans, with his exploits off the bench being critical to the team’s success thus far this term. The youngster has eight goals in 16 appearances in all competitions, finding the back of the net once every 73 minutes.
Meanwhile, Duran’s progress in the 2024/25 season thus far has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. However, a move across the Premier League might be on the cards, with Arsenal among his prospective suitors. They have already failed with a bid worth €55 million to secure his services.
London calling?
Arsenal’s interest in Jhon Duran is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a striker ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. Gabriel Jesus has failed to make his mark in front of the goal, while Kai Havertz has blown hot and cold this season, struggling to be prolific in the final third.
So, Arsenal should invest in a striker, with several candidates, including Alexander Isak, emerging on the North London club’s radar. However, Duran is also a viable target, with Arsenal lodging a bid worth €55 million to sign him from Aston Villa. However, the Villans have turned the offer down.
The West Midlands club will demand around €85 million to part ways with the 20-year-old Colombian international. However, it is unclear if Arsenal will be ready to meet Aston Villa’s asking price for Duran next year. However, the valuation is fair, considering the young striker recently signed a new contract with Aston Villa.
