
Aston Villa are unwilling to sell Colombian sensation Jhon Duran this winter transfer window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, club sources have confirmed that he is not for sale, sending a clear message to suitors eyeing their talented centre-forward.
They believe the attacker, who recently committed his future to Villa with a contract extension until June 2030, will not be leaving Villa Park this January.
Duran has quickly become one of Villa’s most exciting prospects, drawing attention from a host of clubs across Europe with his 12 goals across all competitions this season. He has scored some sensational strikes.
Apart from the goals, the 21-year-old is a workhorse who presses relentlessly for his team. Unsurprisingly, he has been linked with an exit as he continues to play second fiddle to Ollie Watkins.
Manchester City reportedly showed interest in acquiring his services. Duran was named as a potential target for Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare for the exit of Randal Kolo Muani. The Parisians are trying to rebuild their squad and eyeing a move for the Villa man, but the Birmingham-based club is standing firm.
Sources close to the club revealed that Villa’s hierarchy views Duran as a cornerstone for their future success and are unwilling to entertain offers, regardless of the sums involved.
The news will undoubtedly come as a disappointment to clubs hoping to capitalise on the January transfer window.
With Duran firmly in their plans, Aston Villa fans can look forward to seeing more of the young striker’s magic as the team pushes for a strong finish this season. For now, any potential exit is firmly off the table.
Villa are working to finalise their transfer deals as they eye a top-four push despite early struggles. They are tying up a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen while closing in on the transfer of Celta Vigo man Oscar Mingueza.
