Arsenal handed blow in their pursuit of £75 million-rated Premier League ace

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·2 November 2024

Arsenal handed blow in their pursuit of £75 million-rated Premier League ace

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been linked with a move away from the club since the start of the season.

The 20-year-old Colombian international is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future ahead of himself. According to a report from the Metro, Arsenal are keen on signing the player but the striker has now ruled out of potential exit. He has revealed in an interview with Sky Sports that he is happy at Aston Villa and wants to succeed under Unai Emery.

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Duran said: “Yes, I think there were rumours. As a young man, the head goes to other places. “But there was always total support from Unai, from [president of football operations] Monchi, and above all from Damian [Vidagany, director of football operations]. “I think that helps, in a way, the mind, and they… I don’t know, the start of the season was about my mind. Now it’s different. “With experience, we’re going to do big things, and we’re working for that. Thanks to them, we’re here, and I’m happy here.”

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The player was a target for clubs like West Ham United at the start of the season as well. The Hammers failed with a £30 million offer to sign the player. Since then Duran has established himself as an important first-team player for the West Midlands club scoring 8 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.

The likes of Barcelona are keen on signing the talented young striker as well. Aston Villa will be delighted to see that the player is focused on the task at hand and he is not angling for a move away from the club.

Aston Villa need to hold on to players of his quality if they want to build a formidable squad capable of competing in the Champions League regularly.

Meanwhile, the development will come as a major blow for clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona who were hoping to sign him. The report further states that Aston Villa would only consider selling the striker if they receive offers of around £75 million.