Uncle of Jhon Duran makes MIND-BLOWING transfer claim

Tom Weber

• Updated: 2 Oct 2024 20:18 BST
• 3 min read

The uncle of Jhon Duran is hoping that his 'next sale is to Real Madrid.'

The Aston Villa striker has been the talk of the town so far this season. Though still not a guaranteed starter under Unai Emery, the 20-year-old has been prolific off the bench, netting five times in eight appearances across all competitions.

Chelsea wanted him in January and the summer but ultimately decided to pursue Samu Omorodion and Victor Osimhen instead - in vain. According to Fabrizio Romano, interest from the Blues remains and contacts regarding a potential move are ongoing.

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Additionally, FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed that Arsenal also hold a concrete interest in the Colombian, with the Gunners one of '40 clubs' to be keeping tabs on him, according to Villa director Monchi.

Duran's uncle makes bold claim

Speaking to Gol Caracol, the player's uncle, Oswaldo Duran, has addressed accusations that the youngster is difficult to deal with behind the scenes and he even made a very bold transfer claim.

"We are talking about a player who, if he has his feet on the ground, if he lets himself be guided by his advisors, will be very great because he is very young and is not yet mature as an athlete,” he said.

“If his behaviour was not the best, it is normal; you have to let him see it and he will correct it. Having character is different from seeing or believing that others are less than me...I have enormous faith that he is going to correct his behaviour.”

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“Jhon is still a 20-year-old boy and there is a lot of room for improvement. When he plays as a starter, he will be among the top scorers in any league he plays in.

"God gave him virtues that he has to take advantage of and polish, such as his aerial game or getting behind the backs of defenders. Let’s hope that the next sale is to Real Madrid.”