Crystal Palace offered chance to sign striker Jhon Duran

Crystal Palace have been presented with a late-market opportunity to strengthen their attacking options, with reports suggesting the club have been offered the chance to sign former Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán before the January transfer window closes.

According to TEAMtalk, there is significant movement behind the scenes regarding Durán’s short-term future.

French side Lille are understood to be in advanced talks to take over the striker’s loan for the remainder of the season and are currently viewed as being in pole position.

However, intermediaries have also been active in sounding out Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United all made aware of his availability.

Jhon Durán is looking to revive his career

Durán’s representatives are keen to secure a move that offers regular minutes during the second half of the campaign, after the forward struggled to establish himself following his exit from Aston Villa.

While the switch away from European football offered financial and profile benefits, his on-pitch involvement has been limited, a situation his camp are eager to rectify with the 2026 World Cup cycle in mind.

For Crystal Palace, the timing of the approach is particularly interesting.

The Eagles are facing mounting uncertainty over the future of Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has reportedly agreed a contract with AC Milan.

Mateta’s omission from Palace’s travelling squad for the Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest has only intensified speculation that his time at Selhurst Park may be drawing to a close.

Should Mateta depart, Palace would face a clear need for attacking reinforcement. Durán’s profile offers a useful solution.