Manchester United rejected the chance of signing Jhon Duran from Al Nassr, Talksport understands.
Duran wanted his full Saudi content during every loan magic that was assumed that it is more than £ 300,000 per week, as well as an option for sale.
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But United decided not to move away due to the associated costs.
Duran, who only came from Aston Villa to Al Nassr in January, is to complete a change of loan to Fenerbahce instead.
The Colombian was strongly connected to West Ham United last summer and even made the hammers into gestures during an Instagram video.
However, he stayed in Villa Park and, thanks to his deceased winners, became a cult hero.
One of these goals helped Villa for a famous 1-0 win against Bayern Munich at her first Champions League tie at home last season.
Ultimately, he ended with 13 goals from 29 appearances in all competitions for the dormiters before he came to Al Nassr.
Duran started his time in Saudi Arabia with four goals in his first two league games.
However, the Colombian talent only achieved four times in his next 11 league appearances.
Overall, Duran ended the 2024/25 season with 24 goals from 47 games together with two red cards, one of which was wrapped in controversy and led to a 3-0 defeat against Villa in Newcastle.
Duran’s upcoming departure to Turkey means that Al Nassr teammate Cristiano Ronaldo will have a new strike partner.
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The Colombian noticed that playing was comparable to the “FIFA career mode” in addition to the five-time balloon d’Or winner.
In contrast to Duran, Ronaldo does not soon leave the Middle East.
The 40-year-old has recently concluded a new two-year contract worth almost 500 million GBP, which will carry out it by the end of the 2026/27 season.
As part of the deal, Ronaldo will also gain an equity involvement in the team.
With regard to the replacement of Duran, the Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is a name that is classified prominently.
The Nigerian international came close in January, but Al Nassr finally decided to sign Duran instead.
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With Duran’s outstanding exit, however, it will open a place under Al Nasr’s overseas quota.
The Saudi -Pro league rules stipulate the clubs that are limited to eight players at the age of 21, with Duran becoming eighth in the signing of Al Nassr.
This means that the door is open to Al Nassr to track a change for Boniface, which ended with 11 goals from 27 games last season.
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