Aston Villa bosses are real fans of the versatile striker from abroad, with the foreign correspondent suggesting he could even make the switch John Duranwho is attracting the interest of the Ligue 1 champions PSG and other elite parties.
PSG are considering a January move for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran
According to credible media sources, Luis Enrique’s side have eyed Birmingham for talent this winter and are believed to be considering a move for Duran in January.
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The Colombian’s good form since the summer resulted Unai Emeryon the side giving him a brand new one £75,000-a-week contract earlier this campaign, with Duran scoring 12 goals in all competitions, including some pretty big games against Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
The 21-year-old was reportedly very close to leaving Villa Park last transfer window but has since established himself as a star for Emery as big clubs take note of his attitude Premier League exploits.
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Aston Villa’s next five Premier League games |
Date |
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Everton (away) |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (away) |
January 18 |
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West Ham (home) |
January 26 |
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Wolves (away) |
February 1 |
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Ipswich Town (home) |
February 15 |
According to some reports, Chelsea are among the sides who have inquired about Duran’s availability this month, although PSG appear to be the most interested.
Reporter of GiveMeSport Ben Jacobs has backed up reports of PSG’s fondness for the South American starlet, but Monchi and NSWE valuing Duran at £25m more than the French heavyweights are willing to pay in January.
As a result, there is still some ground to cover in terms of assessment ahead of a potential transfer, but other reliable media claim that PSG are ready to offer players in an attempt to sweeten a potential deal (Daily Mail).
Aston Villa are very keen on Marco Asensi who could replace Jhon Duran
According to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, the PSG forward Marco Asensio has fans in B6.
The journalist even suggests it Asensio could join Aston Villa instead of Duranwith PSG potentially able to use the former as additional weight to reduce the cost of the latter in an agreed part exchange.
The “leaders” of the Fairies are said to love the former very much Real Madrid striker as a “versatile” option in the position of central striker because of the danger of losing Duran. Asensio, on rumours €280,000 (£235,000) a week at the Parc des Princes, has been demoted to the bench by Enrique in recent weeks – so much so that his departure is a real possibility before the February 3 deadline.
Although the 28-year-old is traditionally a right-winger, he is often used as number 9 in Franceand Asensio’s previous career at Real saw the Spaniard win a host of major honours, including three Champions League titles.
