Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Jhon Duran from Premier League rivals Aston Villa for £42 million.
The 20-year-old striker is said to be pushing for the move to Stamford Bridge, with contract talks already underway.
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According to Colombian outlet En La Jugada RCN, the Blues previously targeted Duran in January but opted against a winter transfer.
Duran, who joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire 18 months ago, has scored eight goals in 49 appearances for the club.
Villa’s fourth-place Premier League finish and Champions League qualification have not masked their need to sell players, as admitted by manager Unai Emery.
With Ollie Watkins as the first-choice striker, Duran’s opportunities have been limited.
Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, dealing with injuries to key forwards like Christopher Nkunku, reportedly views Duran as a valuable addition to his squad, which currently relies heavily on Nicolas Jackson.