Jhon Duran, the striker for Aston Villa, has responded to rumors that he could sign a lucrative contract to join Chelsea this summer.
In an attempt to prolong their incredible transfer binge and add even more players for new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has been heavily linked to a bid for the 20-year-old.
Nicolas Jackson had a mixed debut season at Stamford Bridge as the Blues struggled to score goals during the previous season under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Benjamin Sesko, a Slovenian international who signed a contract extension with RB Leipzig, was interested in joining Chelsea and Arsenal, their London rivals. However, Sesko chose to stay put.
As a result, even if the Colombian international has mostly performed poorly at Villa Park, Chelsea has renewed its interest in Duran, whom they had pursued in January.
Duran, who joined Aston Villa from MLS team Chicago Fire in January 2023, has only netted eight goals in 37 games as a backup to England striker Ollie Watkins.
Chelsea has continued to pursue Duran despite this; earlier this month, sources said they had agreed to a £42 million deal with Villa.
While on international service at Copa America, Duran Gol Caracol was asked about rumors that he would sign with Chelsea this summer. He replied, “The options of the other teams, I don’t know, I am not aware now.”
“I want to add minutes and support the national team at the Copa America,” the player said. I already have other folks who handle such matters related to a potential move.
After a late push under Pochettino, Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League the previous season. This summer, the club has added two players: Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo and Palmeiras’ Estevao Willian.
After his contract with Fulham expired, highly-regarded defender Adarabioyo signed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea is a huge club, therefore for me, this is a complete circle experience. After signing with the Blues, he stated, “I made my professional debut at Stamford Bridge, where I was born.”
“I’m thrilled and eager to contribute to steering the club in the direction we want to go.”
As they get ready for the 2024–25 season, Chelsea is also rumored to be interested in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and forward Alexander Isak of Newcastle United.