Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'target Jhon Duran' just days after West Ham's £57m bid is rejected - but Aston Villa fire warning with huge asking price
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'target Jhon Duran' just days after West Ham's £57m bid is rejected - but Aston Villa fire warning with huge asking price
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Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are reportedly preparing a bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. Duran is Villa's top goal scorer this season with 12 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions. The Midlands club rejected a £57million bid from West Ham for the Colombian this week as it was deemed not high enough to merit serious consideration.
![[Al-Nassr want a new striker to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/15/94480477-0-image-a-2_1737732704556.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are keen on Duran but are aware that they would have to offer £80m for Villa to even consider selling, as reported by the Telegraph. Al-Nassr's attack is spearheaded by Ronaldo and Sadio Mane but they want a new centre forward to play alongside the pair.
![[Unai Emery admitted that it has been a challenge to play Duran and Ollie Watkins together]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/16/94481453-0-image-a-14_1737734489110.jpg)
The Saudi club's foreign spots are currently filled but Duran could replace one of their under-21 players if he joins this month. Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are reportedly preparing a bid for Aston villa striker Jhon Duran. Al-Nassr want a new striker to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
Unai Emery admitted that it has been a challenge to play Duran and Ollie Watkins together. Villa's record sale was Jack Grealish to Manchester City for £100m nearly four years ago and Duran's value is not far short of that.hort of that. Al-Nassr currently sit fourth in the Saudi league, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.
Duran has become one of the hottest properties in Europe this season - and PSG are among other clubs keen on him. Villa are desperate to keep him amid fixture congestions, with the side currently ninth in the Champions League group phase and through to the FA Cup fourth round.
