The 20-year-old is said to be pushing for the Stamford Bridge switch. And he is already reckoned to be in contract talks with Chelsea as a move intensifies.
Duran only joined Villa 18 months ago from MLS outfit Chicago Fire. He’s netted eight goals in 49 games at Villa Park.
And Duran was the subject of strong interest from Chelsea in January.
The Blues opted against a winter move despite Armando Broja’s Fulham loan and Christopher Nkunku’s latest injury setback.
But Colombian outlet En La Jugada RCN claims a deal to take Duran to London is finally in the making. Villa are said to have accepted a deal worth £42m for the young forward.
Crystal Palace’s winger Michael Olise could be heading for Chelsea.
Manchester United and City, plus Arsenal and Liverpool, have been linked with the 22-year-old, who surprisingly missed out on a place in France’s Euro 2024 squad.
But GiveMeSport say Chelsea are posed to clinch a£60million deal for one of the Eagles’ much-attacking starlets.
The 20-year-old is said to be pushing for the Stamford Bridge switch. And he is already reckoned to be in contract talks with Chelsea as a move intensifies.
Duran only joined Villa 18 months ago from MLS outfit Chicago Fire. He's netted eight goals in 49 games at Villa Park.
And Duran was the subject of strong interest from Chelsea in January.
The Blues opted against a winter move despite Armando Broja's Fulham loan and Christopher Nkunku's latest injury setback.
But Colombian outlet En La Jugada RCN claims a deal to take Duran to London is finally in the making. Villa are said to have accepted a deal worth £42m for the young forward.
Crystal Palace's winger Michael Olise could be heading for Chelsea.
Manchester United and City, plus Arsenal and Liverpool, have been linked with the 22-year-old, who surprisingly missed out on a place in France's Euro 2024 squad.
But GiveMeSport say Chelsea are posed to clinch a£60million deal for one of the Eagles' much-attacking starlets.
He said: “What we are missing is a striker, and to have that balance on the bench.
“I’m looking at someone like an Isak or an Watkins who’s been established in the Premier League.”
Liverpool are also reportedly targeting Watkins, who came joint fifth in goals scored in the Prem last season – alongside Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke.
Juventus are in advanced talks with Aston Villa as they look to thrash out a near £50million deal to sign Douglas Luiz, writes GRAEME BRYCE.
But the move is a complex one with USA midfielder Weston McKennie and English winger Samuel Iling Junior heading in the opposite direction.
The Italian giants are desperate to do business after new boss Thiago Motta targeted the Brazilian midfielder as a priority signing.
However, Villa are trying to box clever as they look to balance the books to satisfy tough Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Manager Unai Emery admitted the club had to "be intelligent," in their transfer dealings this summer, after running up a £119million loss in their last accounts - a Uefa record for the season.
It's understood Villa need to raise at least £60million before the end of this month or face a potential points deduction next season. Luiz is believed to have a £60m buy-out clause but Juventus weren't willing to go that high to trigger it.
Instead they are close to finalising a complex three-way deal which could see Villa pocket around £47million for the midfielder - while buying McKennie and Iling Junior for a combined fee of £30million.
Teun Koopmeiners withdrawing from Holland's squad could also be a transfer blow for Liverpool.
The Atalanta midfielder, 26, has been rated a prime target for new Liverpool chief Arne Slot.
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But a muscle injury has ruled him out of Euro 2024.
So that could delay or complicate any approach to his Italian club.
The Holland squad, bossed by ex-Everton manager Ronald Koeman, already includes three Liverpool players in Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
Ray Parlour has given his verdict on reports linking Arsenal to Newcastle's £100million-rated Bruno Guimaraes.
Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta is thought to want a long-term midfield partner for Declan Rice.
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But although Parlour is a big fan of Guimaraes, the ex-England midfielder is unsure if the 26-year-old would slot in tactically at the Emirates.
Speaking to Football FanCast for NetBet Casino, he said: "I like him as a player, he is very strong and has been a big part in the improvement that Newcastle have made under Eddie Howe.
"I’m not sure he fits into the Arsenal team as we have Declan Rice and Guimaraes is that little bit more offensive than where Arsenal needs to strengthen.
"If (Thoas) Partey moves on then Arsenal may go for a more efficient player than Guimaraes, so I’m not 100% sure Arteta will look to pursue him.”
Both Toney and David are set to enter the final year of their contracts at Brentford and Lille respectively. However, Brentford are still set to demand £50million for England star Toney, the report adds.
Meanwhile, Zirkzee's Bologna contract includes a £34million release clause this summer.
Toney scored four goals in 17 Premier League appearances for Brentford last term after returning from his betting ban, earning him a place in the Three Lions squad for Euro 2024.
As for David, only Kylian Mbappe scored more than his 19 Ligue 1 goals for Lille. Zirkzee scored 11 and added five assists in a slightly deeper role for Bologna as they qualified for the Champions League.
Joshua Zirkzee is emerging as one of Manchester United's primary transfer targets this summer, according to Sky Sports.
The 23-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract and is one of several strikers United are doing due diligence on ahead of the transfer window opening on Friday.
Arsenal and AC Milan remain interested in Zirkzee, who has two years left on his contract.
Manchester United are considering a swoop for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to The Athletic.
The Red Devils are looking to revam their midfield with Casemiro likely to leave, and they like the look of Fofana, who has played for France 18 times.
Arsenal have also sent scouts to watch the 25-year-old according to Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal could now focus on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee after Benjamin Sesko decided to stay at RB Leipzig.
It is said that the Netherlands U21 international has a £34m release clause written into his contract with the Serie A side – although Arsenal face strong competition from AC Milan.
Zirkzee helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League with 12 goals this season.
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio this summer, but the Portuguese side will not entertain any offers below his £50.5m release clause.
A Bola report that Manchester United are the ‘main interested party’ in his signature this summer, but Liverpool also have Inacio firmly on their radar.
Sporting are keen to keep hold of one of their key players but are well aware of the pulling power of the Premier League and know a sale is likely inevitable at some stage.
However, they will not let the defender go cheaply and will not even enter into negotiations until an offer of at least £50.5m, the value of his release clause, is made.
