Liverpool advised to monitor Aston Villa player following impressive showing against Man City.

The manager of Liverpool, Arne Slot, has been advised to consider signing Aston Villa's Jhon Duran after his outstanding performance against Manchester City. Duran, who joined Villa from Chicago Fire in 2023 for a fee of £14.75 million, has been patiently waiting for his turn to shine, given the impressive form of Ollie Watkins last season. However, he has now proved himself as a valuable asset to the team, scoring crucial goals as a substitute in matches such as against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

At only 21 years old, Duran has already shown great potential as a forward, earning a starting spot in Villa's last three Premier League games. In their recent match against Manchester City, he once again showcased his excellent goal-scoring abilities, scoring his fourth goal in as many games to help Villa secure a 2-1 victory. With a total of 12 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions, it's no surprise that there will be renewed interest in the talented Colombian during the January transfer window.

During the summer, Duran caught the attention of Chelsea and was close to joining West Ham before ultimately staying with Villa. However, former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes that Jurgen Klopp's team should also consider signing Duran to strengthen their attacking options. He praised Duran's physical presence and the impact he has made for Villa, suggesting that Liverpool should keep an eye on him.

While there has been speculation about Liverpool signing Harry Kane, Hamann believes that it's unlikely as Kane seems content at Bayern Munich and the club has no intention of selling him. Instead, he believes that Duran would be a great fit for Liverpool, especially as a replacement for the struggling Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan international has only scored four goals this season, leading former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant to suggest that the club should cut their losses and move on from him.

Pennant pointed out that Nunez's high price tag and salary do not match his performance on the field, and after three seasons, it's unlikely that he will improve in the future. In contrast, Duran has already shown his potential and has a long contract with Villa until 2030. The club has reportedly placed a £75 million price tag on him, indicating that they have no intention of letting go of their talented young attacker.

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