Following the sale of Danny Ings to West Ham, Aston Villa have announced the signing of Jhon Duran from the MLS.
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire.
The 19-year-old Colombian striker would join Unai Emery's side on a permanent basis from MLS club Chicago Fire.
Jhon Duran to Aston Villa
Aston Villa announced via their official channels that they have signed Jhon Duran on a permanent basis from Chicago Fire.
Villa, who recently sold Danny Ings to West Ham, have immediately made a move to plug the hole in their squad by signing Duran.
The Premier League club are reported to still want one more striker, and they have Nigeria international Terem Moffi, who they have targeted all summer, as their preferred option.
Aston Villa sign an exciting young talent
Aston Villa have added an exciting young talent to their front line in Duran.
At the age of 19, the striker has already been capped for Colombia's men's national team, having previously represented his country at the U-17 and U-20 levels.
Duran has scored eight goals in the MLS for Chicago Fire this season and grabbed five assists.
Duran is a powerful and dynamic centre-forward. His skill and technique would help him cope with the intensity of the Premier League.