Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran Eyes Shock Move to Al-Nassr Amid Interest from Real Madrid and PSG

Aston Villa’s 20-year-old striker Jhon Duran is facing an offer from Real Madrid yet he shows greater interest in moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

Top European league teams Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have expressed interest in signing striker John Duran, according to well-known French sports journalist Santi Aouna.

During the current transfer period, the striker appears persuaded to join Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League because of its highly favourable monetary terms despite playing in Europe’s top divisions holding appeal for him.

Aston Villa has provided Duran with both moments of accomplishment and repeated disappointing experiences. The Aston Villa forward secured the Premier League team move from Chicago Fire in January 2023 but his inconsistent starting position conflicts with promising display moments since his debut.

Alongside more than 1,000 minutes in 28 appearances this season the striker has scored 12 goals. The Premier League sides watching his situation indicate there is an unclear future for him at Villa Park.

Should Jhon Duran Go To Saudi Yet?

Duran has emerged as Al-Nassr’s priority acquisition because Cristiano Ronaldo stands at a transition point in his career when building for the present and next generation becomes important.

The Saudi club recognizes Duran as Ronaldo’s successor and they plan to finance a major transfer deal to bring him to their Middle Eastern stadium.

In parallel with PSG’s attacking recruitment strategies, the club keeps pursuing Duran as a prospect. Juan Duran awaits a possible move to Saudi Arabia following Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid and Randal Kolo Muani’s acquisition by Juventus which resulted in a major offensive gap for PSG.

The acquisition of talented newcomer Goncalo Ramos from Benfica fails to satisfy PSG so they view promising young forward Joel Duran as an ideal secondary option.

The Madrid club is investigating its options because it wants to build its roster for upcoming seasons. Real Madrid views the Spanish youngster Duran as a compliment to their attacking depth behind the central trio of Vinicius Junior, Mbappe, and Rodrygo.

Nevertheless, because he plays limited minutes at Villa Santiago Bernabeu, the move might fail to deliver sufficient match experience.

League sources confirm Al-Nassr is at the forefront of signing Duran since they have formed official negotiations with the Saudi football club. The Saudi Pro League’s financial offers may lure Duran to join despite his European football dreams.