There are more than three months left until the transfer window opens again in Europe, and several market rumors have already begun to emerge. John Jader Duran, who is shining in the Premier League with Aston Villa, could change teams sooner than expected, reports in Spain say.
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The 20-year-old Colombian striker is having a very good season, in five English league games he has already scored four goals, all coming on as a substitute, and is the third top scorer in a table led by the Norwegian. Erling Braut Haaland.
Barcelona goes on the hunt for Duran
His numbers are not going unnoticed in Europe, last transfer market he was very close to leaving the Aston Villa heading to West Ham, But a gesture of his on a live broadcast ruined the entire operation.
Duran He was pardoned in Birmingham and the Coach Unai Emery He gave him a second chance. Although he is not a starter for the Spanish coach, he is his first change and he always sends him on the field when he needs goals.
However, it seems that the tranquility in the Aston Villa with the Durán case it would last very little, given the possible interest of the Barcelona, Spain. According to the newspaper’s information The National of Catalonia, The Colombian striker is on the list of Deco, the sporting director of the Blaugranas.
“Deco has decided to make a move and has set its sights on the Premier League, specifically on the young talent of Aston VillaJhon Durán. The sporting director of FC Barcelona has picked up the phone to ask about the situation of the Colombian striker, who at 20 years old is dazzling in the team managed by Unai Emery,” says the aforementioned media outlet in its report.
The information provided is that the name of Jhon Jáder sounds strong in the city of Barcelona and his characteristics make him one of the next figures of the Old Continent. Barcelona would move quickly and would have already asked the Villanos for information to try a possible signing.
“The initial contact of Deco with the environment of Duran “This has surprised many, given that Barça was not particularly active in the search for a striker. However, the Barça sporting director has shown that he is capable of anticipating market opportunities,” explained El Nacional.
“Jhon Durán’s projection, together with his ability to make a difference in close games, makes him an interesting profile for a FC Barcelona who is always looking for young and promising talent,” he added.
The complexity of a possible operation would be to convince a Aston Villa who is very happy with the Colombian he has contract until June 30, 2028. Unai Emery knows that he has a diamond in his squad and he is not going to let him go so easily.
“For now, nothing has been finalised and Aston Villa have no intention of letting Duran go easily. But Deco’s interest is real and, with Jhon Duran willing to make the jump to a bigger club, the operation could gain strength in the coming months. The situation of the young Colombian is one of the surprises of the market, and Barça seems willing to be attentive to take advantage of any opportunity that may arise,” said the aforementioned media outlet.
Since his arrival at Aston Villa in January 2023, the footballer from Paisa has scored 12 goals in 55 games, most of them coming off the bench. Durán’s skills have never been in question, but he has always been criticised for some attitudes that overshadow his career.
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