Chelsea is interested in Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran and hopes to sign him during the January transfer window.
RCN Radio journalist Guillermo Arango recently tweeted that Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran is on Chelsea’s radar. It has been stated that the Blues have increased their efforts to capture the Colombian striker from the Villans during the January transfer window.
Duran’s Frustrations With Villa Park This Season
Duran has failed to secure regular playing time at Villa Park this season, regularly falling behind Ollie Watkins in Unai Emery’s pecking order. The 20-year-old has four goals and one assist in 23 matches for the West Midlands club this season across multiple competitions.
The Colombian sensation has always come off the bench, which explains why he only averages 0.9 shots, 0.1 critical passes, and 0.1 dribbles per game in the Premier League. However, he lacks talent when it comes to hooking up with teammates in the final third, as indicated by his 66.7% pass completion rate in the English top division.
Duran is now trying to earn Emery’s faith at the Midlands club. As a result, it makes sense for the player to look for a new team in order to gain more playing time in the following seasons.
Should Aston Villa manager Unai Emery cash in on Duran?
Duran can create space for himself to take shots toward goal. However, he must find a way to be more clinical in the last third while also improving his ball distribution up top.
The Colombian talent is still extremely raw, and he will need to show himself in top-flight football. He is currently surplus to needs at Villa Park, with Unai Emery unlikely to deploy him unless Ollie Watkins becomes unavailable.
Thus, the Villans should consider cashing in on Duran and using the proceeds from his prospective sale to bring in a viable replacement before the transfer window closes. At the age of 20, he has the potential to become a top-tier star. Still, Aston Villa would be better off moving him on this winter since they cannot afford to upset the kid and damage the cohesion of Emery’s group.
