‘Not a serious footballer’ – Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target slammed for Saudi links
‘Not a serious footballer’ – Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target slammed for Saudi links
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Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Jhon Duran has come in for criticism after it emerged that the Aston Villa striker is tempted by a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Duran has scored an impressive 12 goals in all competitions so far this season but has often played second fidle to Ollie Watkins in Unai Emery’s side.
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The Colombian international has started just four Premier League games this season, with several top European clubs hoping to tempt the striker away from Villa Park with the offer of a regular starting berth. West Ham saw a £57million bid rejected earlier in the month, while both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old.
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However, with just days remaining in the January window, Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have now entered the race to sign Duran. While Villa are said to be still holding out for a fee of around £80million, reports suggest that Duran has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi Pro League side.
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However, a potential move to the Middle East has been slammed by former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan who insisted that Duran could not be taken seriously if he was to join Al Nassr at this stage of his career. ‘Well he’s not a serious footballer is he?’ Jordan said on talkSPORT when asked about Duran’s potential move to the Saudi Pro League.
