Arsenal ‘battling Chelsea and Barcelona for shock Jhon Duran transfer’ with ’40 clubs’ chasing £75million striker

ASTON VILLA striker Jhon Duran is reportedly attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a stellar campaign so far at Villa Park.

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In 11 appearances so far this season, Duran has scored six goals – one of which fired Villa to a huge Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

He is now one of the most sought-after young players in Europe.

According to AS Colombia, Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea are among FORTY clubs interested in signing the forward.

But he will not be allowed to leave Aston Villa for anything less than £75million.

Duran, who joined Unai Emery‘s side from Chicago Fire in January 2023, is under contract at Villa Park until June 2030 having penned a new deal earlier this month.

Villa striker Ollie Watkins has also been linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.

The Gunners are understood to be in the market for a new striker amid doubts surrounding the future of Gabriel Jesus.

They held a strong interest in RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko in the early stages of the summer transfer window.

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However, he instead signed a contract extension with the German side.

Alexander Isak, Dusan Vlahovic, Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres have also been linked.