Jhon Duran ‘set to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo’ with Al-Nassr plotting transfer for £80m Aston Villa star
Jhon Duran ‘set to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo’ with Al-Nassr plotting transfer for £80m Aston Villa star
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SAUDI PRO LEAGUE side Al-Nassr could push to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran this week. Head coach Stefano Pioli is looking to add a striker to his ranks before the transfer window closes. Darwin Nunez was considered the priority target earlier this month, but Liverpool made it clear they had no intention of selling him.
![[Jhon Duran of Aston Villa celebrating a victory.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jhon-duran-aston-villa-celebrates-942657091.jpg?strip=all&w=713)
Instead, the Riyadh-based side turned to Duran and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface. Al-Nassr chiefs will decide on who they want to sign TODAY ahead of a late swoop. French outlet L'Equipe has claimed that Duran is "close" to a move after agreeing contract terms with the Pro League club.
![[Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024-bayer-leverkusens-victor-boniface-966294348.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Aston Villa could reportedly accept an offer worth at least £59million. Villa rejected a £57m bid from West Ham last week before demanding a much higher fee. The Athletic claims £80m could be enough to fully tempt the Premier League side into an agreement.
![[Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr jersey.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-afc-946801330.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Duran joined Aston Villa two years ago in a deal worth £18m. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. The striker has since scored 20 goals in 78 appearances. Aston Villa tied him down to a new deal until June 2030 back in October after he received summer interest from both Chelsea and West Ham.
Should Duran join Al-Nassr, he will play alongside five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane and former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST MOVES FROM THE JANUARY WINDOW.
