PSG run after Duran
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 11.01.25. | 17:31
The Parisians desperately need a ruthless goalscorer, and they might have found one in Birmingham
Life after Kylian Mbappe has continued in Paris, but it hasn't been too nice, as Paris Saint-Germain failed to find a proper replacement - was that even possible? - or adapt to playing without the Frenchman. The reorganization of PSG's attack and reliance on Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani were not fruitful.
Moreover, the latter is on the verge of leaving the French capital, while the Saints are actively looking for a new attacking power. Rumours regarding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been spreading for days, but Radio Monte Carlo brought another alternative - Jhon Duran!
🚨| JUST IN
— PSGclip (@P5Gclip) January 10, 2025
PSG attacks Jhon Duran file!🇨🇴
His profile has already been validated by the management, who contacted the player. PSG is moving forward, even if this file is not simple.⚔️🔴🔵
His value is estimated at €40M, but Aston Villa could want more.💰⏳@FabriceHawkins pic.twitter.com/2nJwzFTWKd
The Colombian has performed exceptionally well at Aston Villa, lately becoming the regular starter under Unai Emery instead of the untouchable Ollie Watkins. Truth be told, he earned it by regularly netting from the bench.
Duran "exploded" this season, scoring 12 goals in 26 appearances, and thus completely paid off the €16.5 million Villa splashed out for him when he arrived from the US Chicago Fire. Now, the Villans demand over five times more, or precisely €85 million!
🚨 Aston Villa are interested in signing Marco Asensio from PSG, who want to sign Jhon Duran from Villa. 💜🇪🇸
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 10, 2025
(Source: @RMCsport ) pic.twitter.com/TSgrrLbqBg
Another option for the potential transfer could be a "swap," as Emery has spoken highly of PSG's Marco Asensio, so the Spaniard's eventual arrival in Birmingham could reduce Duran's price. Still, Kvaratskhelia is still in the mix and despite their vast fortune, the Parisians' owner could hardly be able to afford both players. Hence, we'll have to wait and see.
LIGUE 1 MATCHDAY 17
Friday
Nantes - Monaco 2-2 (1-0)
/Abline 12, Amian 47 - Embolo 52, Salisu 60/
Auxerre - Lille 0-0
Saturday
19:00: (3.25) Brest (3.50) Olympique Lyon (2.30)
21:00: (2.65) Reims (3.25) Nice (2.75)
23:00: (2.95) Rennes (3.35) Olympique Marseille (2.40)
Sunday
17:00: (5.80) Le Havre (3.60) Lens (1.65)
19:15: (2.15) Montpellier (3.50) Angers (3.60)
19:15: (1.85) Toulouse (3.70) Strasbourg (4.70)
22:45: (1.10) PSG (13.0) Saint-Etienne (25.0)
***odds are subject to change***
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