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Advanced Negotiations Underway
Chelsea Football Club is on the verge of clinching a significant transfer coup, with insider sources indicating that a £40 million agreement for Aston Villa’s Colombian forward Jhon Duran could be finalized as early as next week. The 20-year-old sensation has reportedly settled on personal terms after a series of discussions in recent days.
Fending Off Financial Fair Play Concerns
Aston Villa, under pressure to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, appears eager to conclude the Duran transaction promptly. The club’s need to balance the books by the end of June has made this potential sale more pressing than that of Duran’s teammate, Douglas Luiz.
Mixed Fortunes at Villa Park
Since his £18 million move from Chicago Fire in January 2023, Duran’s tenure at Villa has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. With 49 appearances and eight goals to his name, the Colombian’s struggle for a regular starting berth has reportedly left him seeking new pastures, despite competing against Villa’s top scorer Ollie Watkins.
Chelsea Closing In
As Chelsea advances in their negotiations, Duran seems set to depart Villa Park. The proposed £40 million deal would bring the forward to Stamford Bridge, where he is expected to bolster the Blues’ attacking options.
Villa’s Financial Tightrope
The urgency to sell comes as Aston Villa teeters on the brink of the Premier League’s financial regulations, with the club announcing losses of £119 million in the 2022-23 accounts. Despite a rejected PSR proposal, Villa must raise £60 million through player sales, adding to the likelihood of Duran’s and Luiz’s imminent exits.
Luiz Linked with Juventus
Amidst the transfer buzz, Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz is also speculated to be on the move, with a reported agreement in principle for a transfer to Serie A’s Juventus, adding to Villa’s potential summer exodus.
Everton’s Transfer Ambitions
In related news, Everton Football Club is reportedly making a move to hijack one of Aston Villa’s prospective deals, signaling an active transfer market ahead.
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