Chelsea sent Joao Felix transfer message as Aston Villa target Jhon Duran replacement - Champions League last-16 qualifiers on the hunt for new strikers amid Arsenal’s pursuit of Ollie Watkins

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

The deal for the Colombian star is ‘expected to rise significantly with bonuses given the “huge money” available to clubs in Saudi Arabia’ with ‘the fee has been described as “too good to turn down” both for Villa and Duran, and he is set to officially become an Al-Nassr player in the coming days.’

Aston Villa 's president of football operations, Monchi, has openly admitted to two players manager Unai Emery is eyeing up in the closing stages of the January transfer window.

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.

Villa will step up efforts to sign Chelsea playmaker Joao Felix with Jhon Duran close to completing his £75million switch to Saudi Arabia.

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

Premier League transfer news as Jhon Duran Aston Villa exit sparks January window into life with football.london writers offering their views on a potential move