Jamie Carragher believes that Aston Villa cannot continue with two top-quality strikers in their squad and favours a sale for Jhon Duran, who is being targeted by both Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Colombian has enjoyed a breakout season in the Premier League, earning himself a reputation as a ‘super sub’ and a clinical finisher after his 12 goals in 29 games.
His quality of finishing has been heavily praised as he has proven to be more than capable of producing one-touch finishes at will as well as outlandish strikes from distance – with his goals against Everton and Bayern Munich both standout moments.
And yet, he sits behind star striker Ollie Watkins in the pecking order, starting just four times in the league and averaging just 36 minutes per appearance.
Watkins has 80 goals and 34 assists in 200 games for the club after signing from Brentford and has developed into one of the league’s best forwards.
Unai Emery has rarely started them together and in the 35 games in which they’ve been on the pitch together, they have managed just eight goals.
Carragher spoke about Duran during the Sky Sports coverage of the Premier League on Sunday, claiming that it would be best for all parties if he left the club.
