Aston Villa striker John Durran's agent met with Barcelona sporting director Deco in December to lay the groundwork for a potential summer transfer. It movesAccording to a Spanish report.
Duran has been in prolific form for Aston Villa This season though he has started the season almost exclusively as a substitute. The 21-year-old equaled his goal tally from last season (eight) before Halloween. After a slight drought, the turnovers scored four times in December until A.J Red card against Newcastle United His return to form has stalled.
He was a Colombian international Bonus for his fast start With a new contract at Villa running until 2030. The long-term deal was intended to stave off interest from opposition clubs – both Chelsea and West Ham United were eyeing the striker – but Barcelona have not given up hope.
Deco met with a member of Duran's representatives from the J7 Sports agency in December, according to the Spanish newspaper sports. The informal discussion confirmed that the young striker would be “excited” to play for Barcelona, even though he is not necessarily the club's first-choice striker.
Robert Lewandowski, the current number nine, is La Liga's top scorer this season but has only scored twice in the league since October and will turn 37 at the start of next season. manchester city talisman erling haaland, In order Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Geukeris and Leipzig's Benjamin Sisko It's all been hyped As an attacking alternative for the Catalans.
Following his extension, Villa are expected to demand a fee between £50m and £60m for Duran, who would have been available for just £40m last summer. Barcelona has been suffering from financial uncertainty in recent years Risk of losing Dani Olmo And Pau Victor on a free transfer after the duo failed to score for the second half of the campaign.
but, Barcelona They are set to become more competitive in the transfer market after achieving the '1:1' rule – which allows the club to spend every euro it earns, after years of restricted spending.