Manchester United are expected to have a busy summer ahead as they look to build a strong squad for next season. As per the latest development, they have joined the race to sign Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran in the transfer window.
Jhon Duran gets limited game-time
Jhon Duran joined Aston Villa from Chirago Fire in the winter of 2023. He managed to impress everyone with his displays on the field in a short span. However, it wasn’t enough to give him a position in the starting lineup of the side.
Duran was mostly used as a substitute throughout this season, where he featured in 37 games. He netted eight goals and provided no assist in the process. He averaged 0.8 shots, 0.2 key passes, and 0.1 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Colombian has strong physicality and neat finishing skills around the penalty box. He always remains a threat in the counter-attacking due to his playing style. With aerial dominance and defensive contributions, he remains a valuable pick in the team.
Should Manchester United sign Jhon Duran?
Manchester United need to reinforce their unit ahead of next campaign should they look to fight for all the trophies. However, their interest in Jhon Duran is a bit tough to digest due to the fact that they already possess Rasmus Hojlund in the striking position.
Even if the Red Devils want to bring a name who would compete with the Danish forward, they should go for an experienced campaigner. The pursuit of Duran makes little sense as he is 20 years old at present and would require consistent game time to improve his game.
Moreover, Aston Villa are demanding a price of around €40 million to sanction the move. It’s up to United to decide whether they wish to invest this much in the youngster or try signing someone else. Apart from them, Chelsea and Fulham are also present in the race to sign the talented player.
