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Arsenal Lineup Sensational £75 Million Bid For Aston Villa Star Jhon Duran
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With January on the horizon, the latest Jhon Duran transfer news suggests that Arsenal are set to bid £75 million for the Aston Villa star.
Duran has been in sensational form for Unai Emery’s side this season. In 12 appearances across all competitions, the forward has scored seven times.
During October’s international break, the 20-year-old netted again as Colombia thrashed Chile 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Since the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Duran has proven to be one of the best players in England’s elite division. And he has certainly made his mark in the UEFA Champions League, too.
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Jhon Duran Transfer Latest Sees Arsenal And Barcelona Queue For Star’s Signature
According to Diario AS, the most recent Jhon Duran transfer news indicates that Arsenal and Barcelona are preparing January bids.
Even though Duran penned a new contract at the start of October, the European giants are not swayed from pursuing the Aston Villa starlet.
From the Gunners perspective, a bid of £75 million has been mooted. It’s no secret that the north Londoners need an out-and-out goalscorer and Duran ticks the right boxes.
The Colombian continued his fine start to the season with his second UEFA Champions League goal in as many games. Following on from his Bayern Munich heroics, Duran scored against Bologna on GW3.
Will Jhon Duran Leave Aston Villa In January?
If reports are to be believed, Aston Villa could be tempted to entertain bids in the region of £75 million. However, Unai Emery is under no pressure to sell and Duran seems happy in the West Midlands.
However, he did vent his frustrations at being subbed off in the 2-0 win over Bologna. The Colombian was filmed kicking the back of a teammates chair at Villa Park.
Those actions will not have gone unnoticed but it could be put down to the South American’s fiery determination. Furthermore, Duran hasn’t started a single Premier League game this season.
Arsenal and Barcelona are set to test Villa’s resolve in the coming months. Only time will tell if a move comes to fruition. According to the best football betting sites in the UK, Duran is priced at 100/1 to win the Golden Boot.