What Happened?
Manchester United is actively seeking a prolific goalscorer to bolster their attack. While they have existing forwards in Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, the club appears to be looking for significant upgrades. Reports indicate that United has been linked with prominent strikers like Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.
The Bigger Picture
Amidst their search, it has surfaced that United was offered the opportunity to sign Jhon Duran, a former Aston Villa forward. Duran is reportedly set to leave Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia after spending only six months with the club, having joined Cristiano Ronaldo`s team in a substantial £66 million ($91 million) transfer.
Did You Know?
The proposed agreement for Duran involved Manchester United covering his salary during a loan spell. However, the Premier League side decided that the funds required for this arrangement would be better allocated towards other transfer targets. Consequently, they continue their search for a primary striker.
What Romano Said
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, “Man United were offered the possibility of signing Jhon Duran from Al-Nassr on an initial loan deal covering his salary. But, Man United decided to turn down that possibility to focus on different targets.”
What Next For Duran?
With Manchester United looking elsewhere for attacking options, Duran`s future could lie in Turkey. He is potentially heading to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce, where he might reunite with former United manager Jose Mourinho, with transfer discussions reportedly underway.
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