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Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Aston Villa star and January target Jhon Duran is ruled out for 'the next weeks'

<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1750529551405654176" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> claims that although the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-transfer-signing-aston-villa-jhon-duran-january-deadline/blt420848938db497f1" target="_blank">Blues had internal discussions about pursuing the 20-year-old</a> because Mauricio Pochettino needs a new striker, the London team never formally expressed their interest in making an offer. Duran played 26 minutes in his last appearance for Emery's side against Everton, and it was during this game that the forward sustained an injury that will keep him out for an extended period.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"The last action against Everton he was injured. For the next weeks, he’s not gonna be available," Emery confirmed [via Fabrizio Romano].

WHAT EMERY SAID

Duran has suffered a significant setback right as it appeared that he could have made a sensational move to Stamford Bridge. Any transfer must now wait until the summer unless Emery can guarantee him greater minutes with the team next season. In 23 appearances for Aston Villa this season, the 20-year-old has contributed to four goals and an assists in 659 minutes of play.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Blues will now have to shift their focus towards another target for the winter transfer window after Duran's setback, however, Pochettino has confirmed that the club is not desperate for signings this winter. Aston Villa, on the other hand, will look to plan out Duran's recovery over the next few weeks as they hope to ease the player into full fitness.

WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA AND CHELSEA?

Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Aston Villa star and January target Jhon Duran is ruled out for 'the next weeks' | Goal.com India

Aston Villa&apos;s Jhon Duran has picked up an injury as per Unai Emery amid Chelsea transfer rumours.