Aston Villa director of soccer operations Damian Vidagany has claimed there are at the least 40 groups eager to signal striker Jhon Duran.
20-year-old Duran was focused by Chelsea throughout each the January and summer season 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 season, 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 may be one of many prime strikers on the earth, if there may be one membership and one supervisor, it’s Aston Villa and Unai Emery,” Vidagany stated. “There aren’t any fewer than 40 golf equipment who need Duran – everybody desires Duran.
“Jhon Duran is a boy of 20 who is aware of what we all know, he has an enormous potential. He may be the most effective strikers on the earth, interval.”
Sporting director Monchi went on to confess that Duran needed to go away this summer season in the hunt for common minutes, however praised the 20-year-old for preserving his focus.
“An important factor for Dami and me is to be aligned with Unai as a result of he’s the boss,” Monchi stated. “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 the most effective strikers on the earth. He’s 100% satisfied. However what’s the downside? We now have additionally Watkins and Duran desires 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 will not be simple however on the finish it’s the finest for the group. If in case you have two massive strikers it’s higher than just one.
“Did Duran need to depart the membership? Sure. That’s regular as a result of he desires to play. However now we spoke with him yesterday [deadline day] and he’s completely happy. He’s coaching good.”
