Arsenal have had a £45million bid rejected for a Premier League striker, according to reports.
After the sale of Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace in the summer, Arsenal are without a ‘number 9’ – with Kai Havertz usually playing in midfield in Mikel Arteta’s preferred formation.
However, it has long been clear that Arsenal lack a clinical striker, and that could be what makes the difference in the Premier League title race after two consecutive seasons of finishing second.
Astonishing reports claim that Arsenal have made a bid for one of the Premier League’s youngest and most talented strikers.
According to Colombian outlet Antena 2, Arsenal have sent an offer for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.
Duran, who is still only 20 years old, has scored eight goals for Villa in all competitions and has shown that he is a “super-sub”, capable of deciding at crucial moments.
He scored the winning goal in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich and his value continues to rise.
The former Chicago Fire man was very close to a move to West Ham in the summer but stayed at Villa.
Aston Villa rate him extremely highly and reports say they immediately rejected Arsenal’s offer.
Duran has just renewed his contract until 2030 and, although Villa are reluctant to sell him, they are said to have set a very high asking price of £70m.
Duran joined from MLS for a fee of £14.75 million and has scored 16 goals in 65 appearances in all competitions.
He has also attracted interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, a huge compliment to his development.
After a strong spell, Villa have lost three games in a row and there are concerns that Duran and Ollie Watkins cannot play together as an attacking duo.
Aston Villa will be back in action on Saturday night when they take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield.
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