SAUDI PRO LEAGUE side Al-Nassr could push to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran this week.
Head coach Stefano Pioli is looking to add a striker to his ranks before the transfer window closes.
Jhon Duran has emerged as a target for Al-Nassr[/caption]
If the Saudi club can’t sign Duran, they could seal a deal for Victor Boniface[/caption]
Darwin Nunez was considered the priority target earlier this month, but Liverpool made it clear they had no intention of selling him.
Instead, the Riyadh-based side turned to Duran and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface.
Al-Nassr chiefs will decide on who they want to sign TODAY ahead of a late swoop.
French outlet L’Equipe has claimed that Duran is “close” to a move after agreeing contract terms with the Pro League club.
Aston Villa could reportedly accept an offer worth at least £59million.
Villa rejected a £57m bid from West Ham last week before demanding a much higher fee.
The Athletic claims £80m could be enough to fully tempt the Premier League side into an agreement.
Duran joined Aston Villa two years ago in a deal worth £18m.
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Should Duran join Al-Nassr, he will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo[/caption]
The striker has since scored 20 goals in 78 appearances.
Aston Villa tied him down to a new deal until June 2030 back in October after he received summer interest from both Chelsea and West Ham.
Should Duran join Al-Nassr, he will play alongside five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane and former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
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