Jamie Carragher has insisted Aston Villa should allow Jhon Duran to leave the club this month. After appearing poised for a move away from Villa Park this summer, Duran ultimately remained in the West Midlands and has enjoyed a prolific start to the campaign.
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The 21-year-old has netted 12 goals from 28 appearances this season and is the top scorer in all competitions for Unai Emery's side. However, despite his impressive form, Duran has found first-team starts hard to come by throughout the campaign, with Emery often preferring Ollie Watkins as the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1.
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The uncertainty surrounding Duran's future has led to interest from rival clubs, with West Ham recently having a £57million offer rejected by Villa, as it was deemed not high enough to merit serious consideration. Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have also reportedly targeted a move for Duran, with the striker viewed as the perfect compliment for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in the club's front three.
Jamie Carragher claimed Aston Villa should look to sell in-form striker Jhon Duran this month. The Villans have already rejected a £57m bid from West Ham, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are also said to be interested in the Colombian. Carragher added that the Duran's dynamic with fellow forward Ollie Watkins is not working.
Speaking ahead of the Villans clash with West Ham on Sunday, Carragher claimed Villa would be wise to cash in on Duran provided a club can reach their valuation. 'I'd sell Jhon Duran, and it probably goes against the grain of what most football clubs would do,' the former Liverpool defender said on Sky Sports.
