"I want to move to Chelsea. " £80M striker gives Chelsea huge transfer boost.

 Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked with a move for the striker. 

• The player has ruled out a move to North London, giving Chelsea a huge boost. 

Aston Villa striker and Chelsea target Jhon Duran has addressed the rumours that he could make the move across London to Join Arsenal in the coming transfer windows, as the Gunners have been linked with the big man in recent weeks.

Duran stunned Liverpool with a late double in Villa’s final home match of last season and the striker has picked up where he left off this term, scoring six goals in his opening 11 appearances in all competitions. wewere linked with Duran in the summer and the forward’s eye-catching form in front of goal has put a number top teams around Europe on alert, according to AS Colombia.

The report claims Arsenal and Barcelona have both asked about the possibility of signing Duran this winter and Villa have been unequivocal with their response: he will be going nowhere for anything less than £80 million.

The player, however, has ruled out a move to north London as he told Sky Sports, “Yes, I think there were rumours. As a young man, the head goes to other places. But there was always total support from Unai, from [president of football operations] Monchi, and above all from Damian [Vidagany, director of football operations.

"I think that helps, in a way, the mind, and they… I don’t know, the start of the season was about my mind. Now it’s different. With experience, we’re going to do big things, and we’re working for that. Thanks to them, we’re here, and I’m happy here.”

If there is an opportunity for the club to sign Duran, they will take it, he is just the type of player that they are always looking to sign.