Villa and Chelsea could trade two of their most high-profile players in a massive twist from a proposed transfer at the moment

The 26-year-old can play at centre-back and right-back, but even amid Chelsea’s injury worries in the former position has been overlooked in favour of Trevor Chalobah, who was recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace earlier this month.

Duran has agreed personal terms with Al Nassr, and Arriayadiah have claimed that the striker has informed Aston Villa that he wants to join the Saudi Pro League side.

Jhon Duran is close to a move away from Villa Park with the Aston Villa transfer set to be completed amid links around Arsenal and a move for Ollie Watkins ahead of deadline day

Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is expected to undergo a medical in London on Thursday ahead of a proposed permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. An agreement in principle has been reached between Villa and their Saudi Pro League (SPL) counterparts worth €77million (£64.

Jhon Duran Set for Aston Villa Exit as Al Nassr Move Nears CompletionAston Villa forward Jhon Duran is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, with a medical

Aston Villa are working quickly to find a replacement for Jhon Duran, whose move to Al-Nassr has been given the green light.

Jhon Duran is heading for the Saudi Pro League, with the Colombian striker set for a medical ahead of a big-money move to Al-Nassr.

Aston Villa are on the verge of accepting a bid for striker Jhon Duran, with the Birmingham club set to hit a transfer jackpot with the departure of the Colombia international striker.