Chelsea had planned a move for Jhon Duran (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have cooled their interest in Jhon Duran and are hesitant to proceed with a deal for the Aston Villa forward.

Signing a new striker to compliment Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku represents a priority for the Blues this summer.

Duran emerged as a shock target earlier this month with Villa demanding a fee in the region of £40 million.

Chelsea were understood to be making background checks on the Colombia international who had earned a reputation as being something of a maverick character.

While Villa have been more than content with Duran’s application during the course of his first and only season at the club, Chelsea, according to the Telegraph, hold reservations.
The Blues are also said to have been put off by 20-year-old’s wage demands and the west London club have already shown this summer they will not be held to ransom.

Chelsea pulled out of the race to sign Bayern Munich-bound Michael Olise earlier this week on account of the personal terms the France youth international had been demanding.

Chelsea have been carrying out background checks on Jhon Duran (Picture: Getty)

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