Aston Villa’s asking price for Jhon Duran revealed as league leaders weigh up move

Aston Villa have named their price for Jhon Duran as a European giant weighs up a move in the transfer market.

Duran was the subject of heavy interest before the season began from West Ham United and Chelsea.

The Colombian even made an Irons-shaped gesture during an Instagram live video while on holiday, adding fuel to the fire he was headed to the Hammers.

However, Duran provided an apology in the best way possible as he scored the winner for Villa against West Ham in their opening match of the current season.

He has since gone on to score 11 goals across all competitions, including winners against Leicester City, Everton and Southampton.

But none of his winning goals were as iconic as his late strike against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, lofting the ball over Manuel Neuer from distance to record a famous victory at Villa Park.

The hype surrounding the 21-year-old has now sparked interest from French behemoths Paris Saint-Germain, talkSPORT understands.

It is also believed Villa could be tempted to part with Duran for £60million.

Should a move to the French capital eventuate, Duran would join an attacking unit boasting the likes of Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele and Lee Kang-In.

PSG celebrated a Trophee des Champions victory on Sunday as Dembele's stoppage-time strike secured a 1-0 win over Monaco.

The French side also sit unbeaten at the top of Ligue 1 on 40 points, seven ahead of second-placed Marseille.

Aside from Duran, Villa look likely to be active in the January market as Unai Emery seeks fresh additions to his squad.

One player who appears a likely arrival at Villa Park is Borussia Dortmund's Donyell Malen.

talkSPORT understands Villa have verbally agreed personal terms with Malen.

However, a fee between Villa and Dortmund is yet to be agreed, with the Premier League side believed to be £10m short of the Germans' asking price.

Emery's side have already had one bid worth around £15m turned down.

Another area Villa is reportedly looking to strengthen is the right side of defence.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Villa have 'started talks to explore a move' for Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza.

Mingueza, who has two caps for Spain, is believed to be one of several right-sided defenders under consideration as Emery looks to provide some much-needed competition to Matty Cash.

The 25-year-old is a La Masia product and made 66 senior appearances for Barcelona before he joined Celta in July 2022.