Jhon Duran could be set for a swift return to Europe as Fenerbahce step up efforts to lure him from Al-Nassr, just months after his big-money move.
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- Fenerbahce in advanced talks with Duran
- Director travelled to Colombia to convince the player
- Premier League clubs including also monitoring
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Fenerbahce football director Devin Ozek has travelled to Colombia to hold face-to-face talks with Duran, according to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. The Turkish club want to loan the striker for the whole season for ÂŁ14 million ($20m), which includes paying his full annual salary. Duran, who moved to Al Nassr from Aston Villa in January for a deal worth for up to ÂŁ71m, is reportedly thinking about leaving Saudi Arabia after less than six months.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Fenerbahce's pursuit of Duran comes amid major squad reshuffling under Jose Mourinho. Ozek, formerly of Bayer Leverkusen, is playing a key role in accelerating the club’s recruitment drive. Fenerbahce are in the lead, but Al-Nassr are apparently willing to sell Duran. Several Premier League teams, including West Ham, Wolves, and Fulham, are interested in the 21-year-old.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Duran has scored 12 goals in 18 appearances for Al-Nassr in all competitions, having arrived with a strong record of 12 goals in 55 Premier League matches.
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WHAT NEXT FOR DURAN?
Duran is expected to decide soon on whether to accept Fenerbahce’s offer. If a deal is reached, he would reunite with Mourinho and return to European football. At the same time, Premier League teams are still keeping an eye on him.