Against Bologna, Duran allowed Unai Emery to rest Ollie Watkins without needing to worry about who would lead the line, an important factor when Villa also needs to worry about maintaining their challenge in the Premier League. Duran took five shots, scoring his goal, but it was also a performance that showed what he can do with limited touches.

Aston Villa's in-form striker Jhon Duran has reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal and Barcelona after a prolific start to the season, although any club would have to match an eye-watering price

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has taken to social media to send a message to fans after scoring yet again in their 2-0 win over Bologna.