According to sources, Arsenal’s unexpected £45 million offer for a Premier League striker was turned down.

The Gunners don’t have a true number nine after selling Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace in the summer; instead, Kai Havertz usually plays through the middle in Mikel Arteta’s favorite starting lineup.

However, it has long been evident that Arsenal lacks a capable top scorer, and after two straight second-place finishes, this might be the difference in the Premier League title chase.

According to shocking sources, Arsenal has put in a bid for one of the Premier League’s most exciting forwards right now. According to Colombian publication Antena 2, Arsenal made a bid for Jhon Duran, a striker for Aston Villa.

Still only 20, Duran has scored eight goals for Villa across all competitions and established himself as a reliable substitute who steps up when it counts. His reputation is still growing after he scored the game-winning goal in the Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.

The former Chicago Fire player remained at his current position despite being strongly linked to a summer transfer to West Ham. He is highly valued by Villa, and according to the report, the West Midlands club turned down Arsenal’s offer right away.

Villa reportedly established a lofty asking price of £70 million for him, despite the fact that they have no intention of selling him. He recently extended his contract until 2030.

One of the most intriguing strikers in the game right now is Jhon Duran. Picture: Getty

Duran, who cost £14.75 million to acquire from the MLS, has made 65 appearances across all competitions and scored 16 goals. In a major tribute to his rise, he has also wooed interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Villa has lost three straight games following a run of success, raising questions about Duran and Ollie Watkins’ ability to play as a front two.

However, Unai Emery continues to search for a method to include both strikers in the same squad.

“I have to try to give minutes to those players on the field and how we can get better with those players,” Emery stated following the Spurs defeat. It is our procedure, and we are forming a group.

“We’re working to give everything a solid framework. Those two strikes present a scenario that we must deal with. We have to give them chances to get confidence.”

Villa return to action on Saturday evening when they take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield.