Mikel Arteta’s quest for goals continues after Arsenal’s high-profile deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was turned down. In recent weeks, the Gunners have had trouble scoring, dropping their past two games to Inter Milan and Newcastle 1-0. In an attempt to address their goal-scoring problem, Arsenal has already focused on the January transfer market.
The North London team has reportedly made a £46 million offer for Villa striker Duran, according to reports from Colombia. However, Chelsea and West Ham are also interested in the teenage forward, so they are not the only Premier League team. However, Villa is eager to hold onto him. Despite just making three starts this season, Duran, 20, is highly regarded at Villa Park and has scored eight goals across all competitions.
Club says no to £46m Arsenal transfer bid as Gunners told to pay crazy money
Arsenal made their Premier League rivals a bid of £45.2 million (€55 million). However, the north London club from the Midlands reportedly instructed them to up their offer. In an effort to deter any bidders, Villa reportedly demanded a sum of more than £70.7 million (€85 million), which would be the second-highest sale in the club’s history and a record for a Colombian player.
The greatest teams in Europe have taken notice of the 20-year-old’s performances, particularly after he scored the game-winning goal in the Champions League’s shocking 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich. During the summer transfer window, Duran was heavily linked to moves to West Ham and Chelsea and appeared ready to depart. However, following discussions with Unai Emery, he made a U-turn and agreed to a new deal through 2029.
