Arsenal has made a £55 million bid for Jhon Duran, but the Villans have rejected this offer, setting their asking price at around £85 million.
With Aston Villa, Duran has become one of the Premier League's top young talents since joining in January 2023. Although he struggled to secure a consistent spot in the first team during his early months at Villa Park, he has since emerged as an indispensable player. In 16 appearances across all competitions this season, the 20-year-old has scored eight goals, showcasing his ability by scoring approximately every 73 minutes.
A number of prominent clubs across Europe have been paying attention to Duran's progress this season, and Arsenal are actively seeking offensive reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window of 2025. Due to the inability of players like Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz to consistently perform in front of goal this season, they are interested in Duran in order to enhance their attacking options.
Aston Villa, according to The Hard Tackle, deemed Arsenal's bid insufficient, and remain firm in their valuation of Duran. It's clear the Gunners are interested in Duran, even though they have indicated interest in several forwards, including Alexander Isak. In the future, Arsenal may not be able to match Aston Villa's price for the young striker.
Duran's recent contract renewal with Aston Villa underscores the club's commitment to retaining their promising talent.