Luis Enrique’s team is intent on landing the Colombian striker, and French powerhouse PSG is prepared to offer one of their own attackers in return for the highly sought-after Aston Villa player Jhon Duran.
Interest in Jhon Duran is growing in late January.
According to reports, West Ham’s recent attempt to sign Duran for £57 million was unsuccessful because manager Unai Emery and company were unwilling to go with a very capable backup star who had 12 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions.
Broadcast giant talkSPORT backs other reports of Al Nassr’s interest in Duran, with Villa apparently braced for an offer from the Middle Easterns.
However, Emery’s side are very ready to play hard-ball, and could demand in excess of £85 million to let him go.
The former Real Madrid ace joined PSG on a free transfer from La Liga in 2023, but has since been relegated to the fringes of Enrique’s plans.
They could now use his situation as an opportunity to land Duran, as PSG plot an intriguing proposal.
It is believed PSG are prepared to offer Villa the chance to sign Asensio in a part-exchange bid for Duran.
In terms of cash, the highest PSG are willing to climb right now is £59 million, which is nowhere near enough and just £2 million more than West Ham’s rejected approach, so they could use Asensio as a sweetener in the deal.
