“Manchester United join Liverpool in hunt for Chicago Fire star Jhon Duran”
“Manchester United join Liverpool in hunt for Chicago Fire star Jhon Duran,” with the 18-year-old forward being valued at around “10million pounds”.
Jhon Duran scored five goals and eight assists in MLS last season
He is now being pursued by a number of European clubs including Liverpool
Manchester United have now joined the race for the 18-year-old forward
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United have “expressed an interest in MLS starlet Jhon Duran, who is joining Liverpool in the race for the £10m striker’s signature”.
The 18-year-old scored eight goals and five assists in 27 games last season and is said to have attracted interest from across Europe.
Duran’s side, Chicago Fire, are becoming something of a Premier League feeder after goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was sold to Chelsea.
Jhon Duran scored five goals and eight assists for the Chicago Fire last season in MLS
The Sun reports that United have contacted the MLS club about Duran weeks after Liverpool made similar requests.
They also report that the forward’s agent and family recently traveled to England.
Chicago could be particularly keen to capitalize on their forward in the near future after they slipped to 12th in the MLS Eastern Conference.
Erik ten Hag’s crew is believed to have contacted the Chicago Fire about Duran
The young striker could be a good option for United who will need young talent given Cristiano Ronaldo’s age and current dissatisfaction up front.
United drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday night but looked limited in the final third, relying on a late Casemiro header to secure the point.
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