Chelsea still interested in signing Aston Villa star before transfer deadline despite 10-week injury blow
Chelsea stay desirous about signing Aston Villa's Jhon Duran despite the striker being ruled out for as much as 10 weeks with an damage.
Mauricio Pochettino stays eager so as to add more firepower to his aspect this month with the Colombia international emerging as a surprise target last week. Duran has scored twice in the Premier League this season, serving as Ollie Watkins' understudy up front.
Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney are Chelsea's chief targets but the club will probably have to wait till the summer time to usher in gamers of that profile.
In response to the Daily Mail, Duran remains an choice for Chelsea despite the striker picking up a hamstring injury last week.
'Jhon Duran is now injured, but I am proud of him,' Aston Villa manager Unai Emery stated as he gave an damage update on his aspect last week.
'The last motion towards Everton he was injured. For the subsequent weeks he isn't going to be obtainable.'
Duran only moved to Villa Park from Chicago Hearth 12 months in the past in a deal value up to £18million.
The 20-year-old meanwhile has performed down speak of a late transfer to west London however admits it will be a 'pleasure' to play for the Blues.
'I stay targeted on Aston Villa,' Duran advised Colombian outlet Win Sports activities TV when asked about hypothesis linking him with AC Milan and Chelsea.
'I am not conscious of curiosity from AC Milan or Chelsea. They are big golf equipment, and it might be a pleasure.
'However I've no information of anything.'
Chelsea's issues up front have been well-documented this season with Nicolas Jackson, signed from Villarreal in the summer, leading the road for much of the season, scoring eight occasions.
Cole Palmer is the membership's prime scorer with Armando Broja scoring twice since returning to the aspect.
The academy product stays closely linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge earlier than the transfer window shuts on Wednesday.
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