The ‘casting’ of forwards of the FC Barcelona continues its course and several names begin to stand out above others. Erling Haaland y Viktor Gyökeres would lead the Barcelona agenda as possible substitutes for Robert Lewandowski in the center of the forward once the Pole’s contract expires in June 2026, but the Catalans have other alternatives.
And the fact is that the high figures handled in the operations of both Nordic scorers, in addition to the tough competition they would face for their signings, force the club to cover its back with other guarantee options, and the Colombian John Duran would be part of this group.
Durán rejected an offer from Arsenal
So far this season, The forward has 8 goals in 15 gamesbeing a starter in only 3 of them, so the big clubs on the continent are already making moves to incorporate him into their ranks. In fact, ‘Sky Sports’ has reported that the Arsenal He sent him an offer to hire him, but they reportedly received a refusal from the 20-year-old footballer.
Durán is focused on his present in the Aston Villawho renewed him until 2030, and seeks to continue his progression under the orders of Unai Emery. However, his situation could change during the summer transfer market, where the Barça could ‘tighten the siege’ on the scorer and convince him with his attractive sporting project, although several teams in the Premier League They would also be part of a ‘bid’ that promises to be close.
