Jhon Duran set for medical ahead of £65m Al-Nassr transfer in move that KO’s Arsenal’s Ollie Watkins bid
ASTON VILLA striker Jhon Duran is set for a medical with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
The Colombian has reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a £65million blockbuster move to the Saudi Pro League.
Duran's Saudi switch appears to end Arsenal's hopes of bringing England striker Ollie Watkins to the Emirates.
The Gunners tabled an audacious £60m bid for the Villa forward on Wednesday afternoon.
According to The Athletic, Duran has penned a five-and-a-half year deal in Saudi.
The 21-year-old only signed a new contract at Villa in October after joineding Unai Emery's side from Chicago Fire in January 2023.
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Duran's lucrative new deal contracted him to the Premier League side until 2030.
He has netted 12 goals in 29 appearances for Villa this season, with the majority of his action from the subs bench.
Duran was named among the substitutes for Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Celtic.
But reports suggest he will head to London after the game for a medical with Al Nassr on Thursday.
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Al Nassr currently sit fourth in the Saudi Pro League.
Alongside Ronaldo, former Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Aymeric Laporte make up the backbone of the team.
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