Aston Villa name eye-watering Jhon Duran price as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr prepare bid
Aston Villa will only entertain bids in excess of £85million for striker Jhon Duran amid interest from Al Nassr. As reported by talkSPORT on Thursday, the Saudi Pro League club are keen to bolster their attack and have sounded out the Colombian with the future of Cristiano Ronaldo still unclear. Al Nassr are the latest club to turn their attention to Aston Villa’s Jhon DuranGetty The Midlands club are reluctant to part ways with the 21-year-old with Duran having only recently penned a new contract until 2030. Villa are demanding a hefty £85m fee for the striker and have intimated that even then, there are no guarantees they will agree to a sale. West Ham saw a £57m offer turned down earlier this week while Paris Saint-Germain have also shown an interest but are reluctant to pay over the odds. Villa are likely to play hardball in the hope of retaining his services however the riches of the Saudi Pro League club is likely to test their resolve. Duran has enjoyed an impressive season despite not being a guaranteed starter for Unai Emery’s side. He has netted an impressive 12 goals this season including key strikes in both the Champions League and Premier League. It is still entirely possible that Duran could partner Ronaldo in attack for the remainder of the season should Villa receive an offer they cannot refuse. Reports in Spain suggest that Duran is open to the possibility of lining up alongside Ronaldo in the hope of mounting a late-season title challenge. The Colombian joined Aston Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 in a deal worth £18m. However, with ten days remaining in the transfer window, his future at the club is expected to dominate the headlines. Duran has had to share starting duties with teammate Ollie Watkins The Colombian is reportedly open to linking up with Cristiano RonaldoGetty One man who could find himself at the centre of a possible move for Duran is Al Nassr’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane. The ex-Liverpool star has been the subject of speculation over his future with rumours surfacing over a stunning return to European football. Mane, who is contracted until 2026, has moved to dismiss claims linking him with a move to Galatasaray and AC Milan with Al Nassr reportedly looking to free up one of their international spots for new signings. But Mane has made it clear that he is fully committed to the club and discussed the matter after his side’s 3-1 win over Al Khaleej on Tuesday. “Yes, I think it’s part of football, and as a player, you have to accept that,” Mane said. “Rumors will always exist, but I’m no longer a young player affected by them. I’m here and focused on my team. “It doesn’t bother me. My goal is to stay with Al Nassr and help win titles.”
Aston Villa will only entertain bids in excess of £85million for striker Jhon Duran amid interest from Al Nassr.
As reported by talkSPORT on Thursday, the Saudi Pro League club are keen to bolster their attack and have sounded out the Colombian with the future of Cristiano Ronaldo still unclear.
The Midlands club are reluctant to part ways with the 21-year-old with Duran having only recently penned a new contract until 2030.
Villa are demanding a hefty £85m fee for the striker and have intimated that even then, there are no guarantees they will agree to a sale.
West Ham saw a £57m offer turned down earlier this week while Paris Saint-Germain have also shown an interest but are reluctant to pay over the odds.
Villa are likely to play hardball in the hope of retaining his services however the riches of the Saudi Pro League club is likely to test their resolve.
Duran has enjoyed an impressive season despite not being a guaranteed starter for Unai Emery’s side.
He has netted an impressive 12 goals this season including key strikes in both the Champions League and Premier League.
It is still entirely possible that Duran could partner Ronaldo in attack for the remainder of the season should Villa receive an offer they cannot refuse.
Reports in Spain suggest that Duran is open to the possibility of lining up alongside Ronaldo in the hope of mounting a late-season title challenge.
The Colombian joined Aston Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 in a deal worth £18m.
However, with ten days remaining in the transfer window, his future at the club is expected to dominate the headlines.
One man who could find himself at the centre of a possible move for Duran is Al Nassr’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane.
The ex-Liverpool star has been the subject of speculation over his future with rumours surfacing over a stunning return to European football.
Mane, who is contracted until 2026, has moved to dismiss claims linking him with a move to Galatasaray and AC Milan with Al Nassr reportedly looking to free up one of their international spots for new signings.
But Mane has made it clear that he is fully committed to the club and discussed the matter after his side’s 3-1 win over Al Khaleej on Tuesday.
“Yes, I think it’s part of football, and as a player, you have to accept that,” Mane said. “Rumors will always exist, but I’m no longer a young player affected by them. I’m here and focused on my team.
“It doesn’t bother me. My goal is to stay with Al Nassr and help win titles.”
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