This summer preseason has not been kind to Aston Villa. The loss to Liga MX side Club America at Soldier Field was a new low. But hey, at least they beat Athletic Club in midweek. So now there is some positive momentum, maybe? as they head to Borussia Dortmund. While it is just a friendly, this should still be a challenging affair against a formidable opponent. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Borussia Dortmund
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Aston Villa at BVB Team News: Duran, Mings, Reyna, Guirassy
Jhon Duran isn't going anywhere this summer transfer window after all. His potential move to West Ham United collapsed, and it turns out there is a connection to that situation in Saturday's friendly opponent, Borussia Dortmund. That all said, it remains to be seen how Aston Villa manager Unai Emery works him in this weekend. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at BVB Team News: Duran, Mings, Reyna, Guirassy
Unai Emery Provides Update on the Future of Jhon Duran
Striker Jhon Duran has been heavily linked with a move away from Aston Villa, all summer long. He was reportedly very close to joining West Ham United, but the Irons have since cooled their interest, as they made a move for Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fullkrug instead. This summer transfer window has also seen the 20-year-old Medellin, Colombia native has also been linked to … [Read more...] about Unai Emery Provides Update on the Future of Jhon Duran
Aston Villa Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Romelu Lukaku
Aston Villa are in "the windy city," Chicago, Illinois, to take on Club America in the Leagues Cup 2024. It's a friendly, but they need a W today, because they've looked pretty brutal on their preseason tour thus far and need to build positive momentum. We'll cover that match later today, but in the meantime, we've got transfer talk to do, covering items related to Jhon Duran … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Romelu Lukaku
West Ham United Transfer Talk: Duran, Fullkrug, Summerville
It appears the Jhon Duran deal is dead in the water. Fitting, as the very next match for West Ham United will transpire in a place called Tampa Bay, at a stadium that actually has a giant pirate ship in it. Last week saw Aston Villa reject the Hammers’ offer of just under £40 million for the Colombian striker, and according to reports, the East London outfit will not return … [Read more...] about West Ham United Transfer Talk: Duran, Fullkrug, Summerville
West Ham in Advanced Talks to Sign Jhon Duran from Aston Villa
One week from tomorrow, Aston Villa will take on Club America in a club friendly (branded the Leagues Cup Showcase) at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Will Jhon Duran still be a member of Villa's squad by then? It's notable because Soldier Field is the home to the Chicago Fire FC, the club that Villa bought Duran from in January of 2023. The transfer fee was reported to … [Read more...] about West Ham in Advanced Talks to Sign Jhon Duran from Aston Villa
West Ham Team News vs Wolves: Antonio, Coufal, Soucek, Duran
As Homer Simpson told his therapist- "Florida? But that's America's wang!" To which the doctor responded "I believe they prefer the term "sunshine state." West Ham United are indeed stateside, and they have already completed their first training session in Florida, a state that is, well, very distinctive and unique to say the least. Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal and Tomas … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Wolves: Antonio, Coufal, Soucek, Duran
Jhon Duran Transfer to West Ham Delayed by Copa America, Financial Structure
Columbian striker Jhon Duran has already agreed personal terms to join West Ham United from Aston Villa. However, the 20-year-old isn't switching one shade of claret and blue for another shade of claret blue (well, pretty much) just yet. The former Chicago Fire FC man is currently focused on the Copa America final, against Argentina, which takes place on Sunday night in … [Read more...] about Jhon Duran Transfer to West Ham Delayed by Copa America, Financial Structure
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Tayo Subuloye
Estavo Willian is set to become the first signing of the summer for Chelsea FC, but who will be the second? It was looking like Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was going to be the answer to that question, but maybe not so much anymore. According to a report in The Guardian, Chelsea are having second thoughts about acquiring the 20-year-old Colombian, who is valued at about … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Tayo Subuloye
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay put at RB Leipzig, and thus ends one of the more tedious transfer sagas of this summer window. So where do Chelsea turn now when it comes to finding their new striker? Aston Villa hitman Jhon Duran is looking like he might be the play here. We'll cover him more in a bit, but for now let's focus on Sesko. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jhon Duran, Benjamin Sesko