‘No fewer than 40 golf equipment’ – Aston Villa make big Jhon Duran declare after Chelsea & West Ham curiosity
Aston Villa director of soccer operations Damian Vidagany has claimed there are not less than 40 groups eager to signal striker Jhon Duran.
20-year-old Duran was focused by Chelsea throughout each the January and summer time switch home windows and even publicly flirted with West Ham United as he sought a transfer away from Villa which finally didn’t materialise.
Regardless of attracting controversy this summer time, Duran stays a key a part of the Villa squad and has already netted two objectives this season, together with towards the Hammers on the opening day of the season.
“If there’s a membership which actually thinks he might be one of many prime strikers on the earth, if there’s one membership and one supervisor, it’s Aston Villa and Unai Emery,” Vidagany stated. “There aren’t any fewer than 40 golf equipment who need Duran – everybody desires Duran.
“Jhon Duran is a boy of 20 who is aware of what we all know, he has an enormous potential. He might be among the best strikers on the earth, interval.”
Sporting director Monchi went on to confess that Duran needed to depart this summer time looking for common minutes, however praised the 20-year-old for maintaining his focus.
“An important factor for Dami and me is to be aligned with Unai as a result of he’s the boss,” Monchi stated. “I labored with him for 4 years at Sevilla and Dami at Valencia. We have to perceive Unai. He’s very assured with Jhon Duran. Very assured.
“He thinks within the subsequent years he can change into among the best strikers on the earth. He’s 100% satisfied. However what’s the downside? We’ve additionally Watkins and Duran desires to play. He thinks he’s higher than Watkins.
“That’s regular as a result of each participant thinks he’s higher than their teammates. To handle Ollie Watkins and Duran shouldn’t be straightforward however on the finish it’s the greatest for the group. You probably have two massive strikers it’s higher than just one.
“Did Duran need to depart the membership? Sure. That’s regular as a result of he desires to play. However now we spoke with him yesterday [deadline day] and he’s joyful. He’s coaching good.”
