Chelsea are being closely tipped to land one in all Aston Villa’s brightest stars of the season in Jhon Duran.
The Blues wish to solidify their place within the Premier League high 4 as we method the enterprise finish of the season, with bettering their ahead choices a precedence. Christopher Nkunku was touted as a possible exit with Bayern Munich stated to have an interest, though he’s now set to stay at Stamford Bridge.
However fellow ahead Joao Felix’s future now appears unclear and speak of a part-exchange deal that might see him head to Villa Park has emerged – however who’s heading the opposite approach you might ask?
Jhon Duran now tipped for Chelsea transfer earlier than January window slams shut
Enzo Maresca needs to enhance his assault and will look to weaken a fellow top-four rival (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
In accordance with talkSPORT , a switch charge of £80million has been recommended because the magic quantity the Villans are holding out for this month. Felix may additionally head the opposite approach given he has began simply 5 Premier League video games thus far this season.
Talks are stated to be ongoing with defender Axel Disasi additionally serious about a possible transfer to Aston Villa. With shifting components aplenty, odds are starting to shorten on Duran’s future, as per Betvictor .
Duran has 12 objectives for Villa this season (Picture credit score: Michael Steele/Getty Photographs)
Duran is now priced at simply 2/1 to change into a Chelsea participant earlier than the top of the January window. A transfer to the Saudi Professional League, nonetheless, stays essentially the most recommended final result at 4/5.
London rivals West Ham (4/1), and Arsenal (8/1) are additionally trying to reinforce their entrance strains and will each but strike, though it stays unclear whether or not or not Graham Potter can be allowed additional funds to finish the transfer, after their £57million pursuit was rebuffed.
Sam Boswell, spokesperson of BetVictor, stated: “Chelsea are the front-runners to snap up Jhon Duran within the remaining days of the switch window, they’ve shortened to 2/1 after reported curiosity from the London aspect.
“Duran has struggled for recreation time at Villa Park and the membership might look to money in, a Saudi Professional League transfer could possibly be on the playing cards in that respect, that’s joint on the high of the market at 2/1.
“West Ham have already reportedly had a bid of £57m rejected for the ahead and are 4/1 to finish the signing. Arsenal are available in the market for a striker to bolster their assault following a nasty run of accidents; the Gunners are 8/1 to safe the Colombian’s providers earlier than the window closes.”
In FourFourTwo’s view , Emery is unlikely to be blissful if his striker choices are restricted given the Villans appear like to qualify for the following stage of the UEFA Champions League. It could take an enormous provide and we anticipated the Colombian to remain at Villa Park, except Felix is allowed to move the opposite approach.
