TRANSFER: Chelsea queue in late for a transfer move for Aston Villa ace striker

Enzo Maresca’s According to reports, Chelsea is preparing to make a late move to acquire the services of Jhon Duran, an attacking prodigy from Aston Villa.
Chelsea is eager to bolster their offensive capabilities prior to the conclusion of the transfer window. Todd Boehly and Enzo Maresca are currently in negotiations with numerous potential strikers in order to acquire an all-out striker. However, Football Insider has reported that the Blues have reinstated their interest in Jhon Duran and are preparing a late move for the Aston Villa striker as a backup plan in the event that their other deals fell through.

Duran was on the brink of joining West Ham United during the initial phase of the window, as the Hammers were willing to provide him with a substantial salary increase. Chelsea entered the race for the Colombian striker, who has been a member of the Villa setup for the past 18 months, after the deal collapsed.

The player was purportedly in accord with Chelsea regarding a potential transfer to Stamford Bridge. The parties were unable to reach a mutual agreement, despite the fact that they had engaged in advanced negotiations with Villa and were considering a transaction worth approximately £40 million.

Although Duran is currently a member of Unai Emery’s first team and has scored a goal in the new Premier League season after only 53 minutes, the 20-year-old may still depart the club before the deadline on Friday night.

Chelsea has the potential to be a destination, as they have recently rekindled their interest. The Blues are closely monitoring Duran’s situation and may make a late move to bring him to Stamford Bridge while they are in the process of discussing the acquisition of their priority options.

Although they already have a star-studded attack, striker Nicolas Jackson had a muddled season last year, and they require a player who can compete with him for a spot in the starting XI. Duran is considered an optimal choice due to his compatibility with their transfer model.