- Duran in demand after Aston Villa heroics
- PSG & Al-Nassr are vying for his signature
- Villa have rejected €75m offer from PSG
Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr join PSG in race for £80m-rated striker Jhon Duran's signature

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✅ Combines superfast home broadband and live Premier League broadcasting into a single household bill.
✅ Allows you to bolt TNT Sports onto an existing TV package on a 31-day rolling basis for around £25 a month.
✅ Broadband-only customers can use the free Stream box to add and drop the Sky Sports HD pack on a 30-day rolling basis.

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✅ The "Sport Plus" tier bundles both Sky Sports (via NOW) and TNT Sports into one seamless package to cover all 267 televised matches.
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✅ Includes the Apple TV 4K or EE TV Box Pro for high-end viewing and easy multi-room streaming setups.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Duran committed his future to Aston Villa in October 2024 by signing a contract that ties him to the club until 2030. The development took place after a summer transfer window where reportedly no fewer than 40 clubs expressed interest in the young forward. Despite limited starting opportunities, Duran has been impressive this season, scoring 12 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions, including three consecutive strikes against Southampton, Manchester City, and Nottingham Forest.
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
According to reports from Foot Mercato, Villa recently rejected PSG’s bid of approximately £63 million ($78m) for the Colombian international. Despite the Parisians reportedly making progress in personal negotiations with Duran’s representatives, convincing Villa to part ways with their prized asset remains a significant hurdle. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, are now monitoring Duran’s situation closely and could potentially test Villa's resolve with an offer in this transfer window.
DID YOU KNOW?
Durán joined Villa in January 2023 from MLS side Chicago Fire in a deal worth £18 million. Reports suggest that Duran is intrigued by the prospect of joining Al-Nassr as it would provide him an opportunity to rub shoulders with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, and other luminaries such as Marcelo Brozovic, Aymeric Laporte and Otavio.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR DURAN?
As the January transfer window unfolds, the race for Jhon Durán’s signature is heating up. With a contract lasting until 2030 and consistent performances on the pitch, Villa see Duran as an essential part of their future. With PSG struggling to meet their demands and Al-Nassr preparing to enter the fray, the Colombian striker finds himself at the centre of a high-stakes battle. Whether The Villans can resist the financial lure of the Saudi Pro League or hold firm against Europe’s elite remains to be seen.
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