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Aston Villa striker John Duran’s agent met with Barcelona sporting director Deco in December to lay the groundwork for a potential summer move. moveAccording to a report from Spain.
In prolific form for Duran Aston Villa Despite starting the campaign as a substitute this season. The 21-year-old matched last season’s scoring tally (eight) before Halloween. After a short drought, Duran netted four times in December Red card against Newcastle United Prevented return to form.
Colombia was international Rewarded for his quick start With Villa’s new contract extended to 2030. The lengthy deal was intended to ward off interest from rival clubs – Chelsea and West Ham United were both sniffing around the forward – but Barcelona have not given up hope.
Deco met with a member of Duran’s representatives at the J7 Sports agency in December, according to the Spanish publication Sports. Informal discussions confirmed that the young forward would be “excited” to play for Barcelona, although he is not necessarily the club’s first-choice striker target.
Current number nine Robert Lewandowski is La Liga’s top scorer this season but has scored just two league goals since October and will be 37 at the start of next season. Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland, in demand Sporting CP forward Victor Gyokares and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko All have been accounted for As striker options for the Catalans.
Following his extension, Villa are expected to demand a fee of between £50m and £60m for Duran, who would have been available for just £40m last summer. Barcelona has been plagued by financial uncertainty in recent years and Risk of losing Danny Olmo And Pau Victor on a free transfer after failing to register the pair for the second half of the campaign.
however, Barcelona The transfer market is set to become more competitive after achieving the “1:1” rule – which allows clubs to spend every euro they earn after years of restricted spending.
