Jhon Duran, Aston Villa’s 21-year-old Colombian striker (contract runs until 2030), has been mentioned as a target for Paris Saint-Germain this summer. This Friday, RMC Sport reports that PSG have indeed taken action, even if the transfer is far from settled.
De beaux concurrents pour Duran.
“According to RMC Sport, PSG are interested in Colombian international striker Jhon Duran (21). His profile has already been validated by the Parisian management. The player himself has been contacted by the Parisians. The capital club is making progress, even if this dossier is not so simple. In recent weeks, the English press has reported interest from Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
His market value is estimated at €40 million by specialist website Transfermarkt. But Aston Villa are likely to be much more greedy. Especially as Unai Emery, the former PSG coach now at Aston Villa, would like to keep him until the end of the season.”
Let’s remain cautious, we’re still a long way from a transfer. But several media outlets have mentioned an interest, and we can only hope that it’s not random. It remains to be seen where this dossier can really lead. Aston Villa are not particularly keen to sell, and a certain amount of competition is likely if the door opens a little. Duran may have other preferences than PSG.
Especially as places are hard to come by, like Gonçalo Ramos (23), who is still fighting for a starting berth. But it’s also an ambitious project, designed to help young players grow. Let’s wait and see. Is PSG about to embark on a major winter mercato, when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (23, Napoli) could arrive?
