Chelsea-linked striker responds to speculation amid Armando Broja 'loan interest'
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran says “it would be a pleasure” to play for teams as reputable as Chelsea and AC Milan, but is not aware of any interest . The Colombian has been playing second fiddle to Ollie Watkins at high-flying Villa this season, making all 14 of his Premier League appearances from the substitutes' bench. The 20-year-old joined Villa from Chicago Fire last January in a deal that could eventually be worth £17.5m, with his signing a play for the long-term rather than one earmarked for immediate success in the first team. It was reported earlier this week that Chelsea had earmarked Duran as a potential short-term option up front, owing to continued injury problems for blockbuster summer signing Christopher Nkunku, although no firm decision had been made over whether to pursue the eight-cap international. Discussing the links while away on international dury, Duran said: "I have my head in Aston Villa. "I am not aware of interest s from AC Milan or Chelsea....