Ever since Barcelona have returned to a 1:1 rule, the membership have appeared way more open to signing gamers, although maybe not within the ongoing January switch window.
Though Barcelona’s major goal is to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, the membership is eager on shoring up their ranks as nicely.
The attacking division, particularly, has confirmed to be a weak point, particularly with the crew missing a correct various to Robert Lewandowski.
Whereas Barça’s curiosity in Luis Diaz and Rafael Leao has been nicely documented currently, the membership have been additionally linked with different forwards, together with Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran.
Just a few weeks in the past, it was revealed that Barcelona sporting director Deco had a summit with Duran’s agent surrounding a possible summer time transfer to Catalonia.
Aston Villa to demand €60-70 million for Duran
Jhon Duran has been performing nicely within the Premier League (Picture by Dan Mullan/Getty Photos)
A latest report from Diario SPORT has revisited Barcelona’s curiosity in Duran, providing extra context into the membership’s want to signal the ahead.
The report does, nevertheless, add that Aston Villa are anticipated to ask at least €60-70 million for the companies of Duran.
Previously of Chicago FC, Duran has had immense success since becoming a member of the Villans in 2023. This season alone, the ahead has racked up 12 objectives in 26 aggressive matches.
Duran’s effectivity in entrance of purpose has been of actual assist to Aston Villa, with the participant’s market worth hovering as much as €40 million.
Along with his contract not expiring till 2030, Aston Villa have each cause to carry out for a fortune. Barcelona, to that finish, might haven’t any choice however to shift their focus to different alternate options available in the market.