Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the round trip of around 2,200 miles as Al-Nassr were held by Esteghlal at Iran’s national stadium in the first leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 tie. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo shared a message of support for his team on his Instagram account – the most-followed…
Aston Villa now hold concrete interest in signing a “world-class” striker to replace Jhon Duran this summer, with a deal possible for a fee of around £50m, but there could be competition from Arsenal, according to a report. Aston Villa pursuing striker to replace Duran Duran moved to Al-Nassr for £65m in the latter stages…
Former Al-Nassr forward Talisca has said he “knows where the real mistake is” after the club fell nine points behind Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad with their first ever defeat to Al-Orobah on Friday. Despite having five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and £65 million new signing Jhon Duran in attack, Stefano Pioli’s side suffered…
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a golden chance as third-placed Al-Nassr dropped points for the ninth time in 23 Saudi Pro League games this seasonand suffered a fourth defeat by losing to an Al-Orobah side who started the evening 24 points below them. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo could have made the scoreline 2-1 but slashed wide…
Al-Nassr are hoping to halve Jhon Duran’s suspension for his dismissal against Al-Ettifaq after sending the Saudi Football Federation a “compilation of errors” made by the referee who sent him off, according to a report. Striker Duran, who has scored four goals in four games in all competitions since leaving Aston Villa for £65 million…
In the week that Aston Villa confirmed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, they also sold their top scorer. Jhon Duran’s departure will be a disappointment to some. The challenge for Unai Emery is to ensure the changes make Villa stronger. Dealing with the twin tests of the Premier League and…
With Jhon Duran on his way to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, Aston Villa have now reportedly been offered the chance to sign an instant replacement who saw his own move ditched courtesy of Duran. Aston Villa transfer news Aston Villa are one of the sides to watch in the closing stages of the transfer…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was grilled on the futures of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran after Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Celtic. Both strikers were sensationally linked with moves away from the club inthe build-up to their crucial Champions League clash, with Watkins the subject of a bid from Premier Leagie rivals Arsenal – which…
Unai Emery refused to discuss transfer speculation surrounding Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran after Aston Villa secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a pulsating 4-2 win over Celtic tonight. Morgan Rogers scored a hat-trick for the home side with Watkins also on target, just hours after news emerged that Villa…
French heavyweights PSG are willing to offer one of their own forwards in an exchange for sought-after Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, and Luis Enrique’s side appear determined to strike a deal for the Colombian. Jhon Duran attracting late January interest West Ham are widely reported to have failed with a £57 million bid to…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr are preparing an official offer for Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán after bids for the Colombia international from West Ham United were turned down earlier this week. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player South…
West Ham United are targeting an alternative to Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran after seeing an offer rejected by Unai Emery’s side, with Graham Potter in desperate need of a striker before deadline day on February 3. Aston Villa turn down £57 bid from West Ham for Jhon Duran Villa take on AS Monaco in…
West Ham have made a bid worth £57m for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. Villa do not want to sell and it is understood they value Duran upwards of £70m. West Ham have a long-standing interest in Duran – who recently extended his contract until 2030 – and new West Ham boss Graham Potter is…
Aston Villa chiefs are real admirers of a versatile striker from abroad, with a foreign correspondent suggesting he could even replace Jhon Duran, who’s attracting interest from Ligue 1 champions PSG and other elite sides. PSG eyeing January move for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran According to credible media sources, Luis Enrique’s side have cast…
Anthony Taylor sent off Jhon Duran in Aston Villa’s Boxing Day defeat at Newcastle – despite two of his on-field colleagues advising him that the challenge on Fabian Schar was not a red card. Duran was shown a straight red card by Taylor after he was deemed to have deliberately stood on Schar. The decision…
Aston Villa fans will be hoping that January is a far more straightforward month for their side in terms of wins being collected, with December proving to be a topsy-turvy period for those with connections to the Villans. Whilst there were impressive victories over the likes of Manchester City, Unai Emery’s men were also on…
After compiling Manchester City’s misery with a 2-1 victory last time out, Aston Villa have now reportedly been offered the chance to sign a £64m forward in a deal that could see Jhon Duran head in the opposite direction. Aston Villa transfer news The Villans are a difficult side to judge this season. Whilst they…
