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There has been some fresh reports in the media which have claimed that CHELSEA could reignite their interest in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran in the final few days of the January window, and try to tempt the Villians into selling the young forward.

The Colombian striker, 21, was heavily linked with Chelsea in the summer transfer window as the Blues were prepared to pay big money for the young man, but despite all the speculation and rumours, the Blues opted to not make a move for Duran and stick with what thet had.

He now has 13 goals this term and is seen as one of the best young strikers in the Premier League, and a player that Chelsea have been eyeing up since the summer transfer window.

Chelsea have started the season in great fashion and are firmly in the chase for that Premier League title, but despite all their quality in attack, there is still a feeling that Nicolas Jackson is not the man that could bang in 30 goals a season.

And according to reports, Chelsea could tempt Villa into selling Duran with a massive £80 million offer, the fee that they were asking for during the summer transfer window, as they seek to beat the likes of West Ham, Arsenal and Newcastle to a potential dela

The uncle of Aston Villa star and CHELSEA target Jhon Duran recently opened up and claimed that he is hoping that the striker could earn himself a big time move in the future if he continues to score the goals he has been this season.

Speaking to Gol Caracol, he said: “We are talking about a player who, if he has his feet on the ground, if he lets himself be guided by his advisors, will be very great because he is very young and is not yet mature as an athlete.”


“If his behaviour was not the best, it is normal; you have to let him see it and he will correct it. Having character is different from seeing or believing that others are less than me.”

“Not speaking to people is not character for me, but because I am related to him and have known him since I was a child we believe that we have already achieved everything and since he is young, he may suddenly think that, but I have enormous faith that he is going to correct his behaviour.”

“Jhon Jader is still a 20-year-old boy and there is a lot of room for improvement. When he plays as a starter, he will be among the top scorers in any league he plays in. God gave him virtues that he has to take advantage of and polish, such as his aerial game or getting behind the backs of defenders.

EMANELO DEAL DONE

Landon Emenalo has signed his first professional contract with CHELSEA after celebrating his 17th birthday, the Blues have officially confirmed on their website this week.

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Emenalo initially joined Chelsea through the Under-8s development centre. Although he spent time with Monaco, themidfielder returned to Cobham during his Under-13s season.

‘During the 2023/24 campaign, Emenalo made his Under-21s debut in a 4-1 victory over Colchester United in the Premier League Cup.

‘This season he has featured regularly for our Under-18s, including starting the FA Youth Cup wins over Leicester City and Merstham, as well as in the Under-17 Premier League Cup.

‘In addition, the midfielder has represented the USA at Under-17s level and also appeared for England Under-17s during the October and November international breaks.

‘Congratulations, Landon!’

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It is massive for the lad to agree this deal, he probably deserves his first big contract, but despite how happy he is, he will probably spend the next few seasons out on loan somewhere.

CHELSEA have a habit of letting talents like Landon getting lost in the system, they have so many players in that Blues first team that he may never get the chance to prove himself at Chelsea.

It is great news for the lad and he must be happy, but there is a long way to go before the lad can fulfil his dream of playing for that Chelsea first team on a regular basis

GARNACHO OPEN TO MOVE

CHELSEA are weighing up an opening bid for Alejandro Garnacho as his future becomes increasingly uncertain, with reports suggesting that the Argentine is open to making a move to Stamford Bridge.


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The transfer window has been open for a few weeks now but there has not been much action as clubs make sure that they stick to the Financial Fair Play rules, but that has not stopped speculation.

Chelsea were expected to add a bit more quality to that attack this transfer window, with many believing that a new striker was something that Enzo Maresca wanted to add to his side by the 31st.

However – it seems that a winger is on the agenda of the Blues, if you believe reports, as Garnacho is a player that Chelsea have shown an interest in signing over recent days after learning that he could be sold by Manchester United.

It is believed Garnacho would prefer to remain in the Premier League – given Chelsea an even stronger hand in the transfer market.

Chelsea have several wingers but with Mykhailo Mudryk possibly facing a lengthy suspension for testing positive for a banned substance, boss Enzo Maresca is exploring new opportunities.

And left-sided forward Christopher Nnkuku is wanted by Bayern Munich leaving further holes to be filled in wide positions.

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It is not a shock to see that Garnacho is being linked with a move away from Manchester United, he is not the type of player that Ruben Amorim likes to have in his attacks, he does not work hard enough.

It is a shock to see that CHELSEA are bein linked, but the question will be, is this a transfer that Enzo Maresca wants or who the board wants to sign.

Add that to the fact that Chelsea do not need another winger, it would be seen as a waste of money by the Blues.

We don't want Garnacho

Garnacho nibo? 😂😂😂

The others are okay but Garnacho isn't

Garnacho should come just like Sancho. United will just destroy his career. Sancho was wise