Chelsea in surprise talks to sign EPL striker

English Premier League side, Chelsea are in surprise move as negotiations are ongoing with Aston Villa over a £25million move for striker Jhon Duran, newsinfonigeria understands.

Villa boss Unai Emery is willing to offload Duran, who was close to a move to Stamford Bridge in January.

Villa striker Duran could be on his way to Chelsea with the two clubs locked in transfer talks

Maurucio Pochettino was keen on bringing the 20-year-old to west London to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson up top.

And new boss Enzo Maresca is also an admirer of the Colombia international, who only made the move to the Midlands in January 2023 for an initial £14.75m.