MADRID WANTS A TRENDY '9'
Real Madrid Challenges Barça for a Key Signing for the Attack
Published:26/01/2025 - 00:34h
Updated:26/01/2025 - 00:34h
Real Madrid has set its sights on Jhon Durán to strengthen its attack. FC Barcelona also has the Colombian on its radar
The sports management of FC Barcelona is still conducting a 'casting' of forwards in search of the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the attack. Although renowned figures like Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, or Viktor Gyökeres are among the club's top candidates, the Catalans are also keeping an eye on young talents who could become stars in the future.
One of these could be the scorer from Aston Villa, Jhon Durán, who has established himself as one of the sensations of the Premier League in Birmingham. The 21-year-old forward has scored 12 goals in 28 matches and is gaining increasing importance in Unai Emery's scheme, which has attracted the attention of several major clubs across the continent.
Madrid Joins Barça in the Race for Durán
Barça has sought to get ahead in the bidding by holding a meeting with his representatives at the end of last year to express their interest in the Colombian. However, journalist Santi Aouna has reported that Real Madrid also has the forward on its radar and is even willing to loan out Endrick to make room for him in the team.
Similarly, clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Nassr are also following the South American, although their operation would be far from economical. Aston Villa has valued his transfer at around 100 million euros, so the team that wants to sign him will have to spend big. The bidding, in this way, is starting to intensify, and at Can Barça, they will need to act soon if they do not want to lose ground for one of the 'gems' of the market.