Real Madrid Challenges State-Owned Clubs with an Unexpected Offer for a '9'

Even though the first team already boasts a considerable roster of forwards, the executives led by Florentino are still seeking more players for that area. The transfer market activity concerning Real Madrid is now focused on a Premier League player, who is not Erling Haaland, recently renewed with Manchester City until the summer of 2034.

The player sought after by several state clubs is none other than Jhon Durán. The 21-year-old Colombian striker, player for Aston Villa, caught the attention of several top teams around the world according to information recently published by FootMercato.

In the race to transfer Aston Villa's '9', clubs with enormous transfer budgets like PSG and Al-Nassr are positioned. Besides those two teams with great dedication to their signings, there is Real Madrid, interested in expanding their attacking options despite their current assets. Because the white forward line is one of the best in Europe.

However, it is always weighed down by constant rumors of departures surrounding its most valued players. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's interest in acquiring Vinícius's contract during the next summer market has activated this 'emergency' plan in the Valdebebas offices. There is not much consensus about the course of action that the Brazilian '7' might take at the end of the current season.

Always prepared alternative

Especially because he himself halted Madrid's approaches regarding the renewal of his contract, which ends in the summer of 2027. The board led by Florentino Pérez intended to offer him some 'consolation' after losing the Ballon d'Or, but received an unexpected refusal. In line with Saudi Arabia's interest, the white scouts are analyzing the center-forward market.

Because the departure of Vinícius Jr., a left winger, would make Kylian Mbappé settle definitively in that position... leaving the white attack's point available for the newcomer. Jhon Durán, thanks to his excellent 24/25 campaign with the Villains, could be the chosen one if the big surprise is confirmed in six months.

To avoid surprises, Real Madrid is working in two directions. The first and most important, both for the sports project and its direct managers, is to extend Vinícius's stay in Santiago Bernabéu locker room definitively. If that objective is not achieved, Juni Calafat's scouts would take charge of the situation with Jhon Durán.

The signing of the 'cafetero' striker, however, might require some effort from Madrid's treasury. Renewed just three months ago until the summer of 2030, with a market value of 40 million euros, his transfer won't be as low as many now anticipate. The fortune received from Vinícius's departure, more than 200 million euros, could perfectly cover that operation to avoid major imbalances in the Merengue economy.