Aston Villa director of soccer operations Damian Vidagany has claimed there are at the very least 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 did not 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 in opposition to the Hammers on the opening day of the season.
“If there’s a membership which actually thinks he could be one of many prime strikers on the planet, if there’s one membership and one supervisor, it’s Aston Villa and Unai Emery,” Vidagany mentioned. “There aren’t any fewer than 40 golf equipment who need Duran – everybody needs Duran.
“Jhon Duran is a boy of 20 who is aware of what we all know, he has an enormous potential. He could be top-of-the-line strikers on the planet, interval.”
Sporting director Monchi went on to confess that Duran needed to depart this summer time searching for common minutes, however praised the 20-year-old for protecting his focus.
“Crucial factor for Dami and me is to be aligned with Unai as a result of he’s the boss,” Monchi mentioned. “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 turn out to be top-of-the-line strikers on the planet. He’s 100% satisfied. However what’s the downside? We’ve additionally Watkins and Duran needs 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 isn’t simple however on the finish it’s the finest for the crew. When you have two massive strikers it’s higher than just one.
“Did Duran wish to depart the membership? Sure. That’s regular as a result of he needs to play. However now we spoke with him yesterday [deadline day] and he’s blissful. He’s coaching good.”
