Since then, the 20-year-old has had an impressive start to the 2024-25 season, scoring six goals in nine appearances for Unai Emery's side. Four of those goals came in just six Premier League matches, and he made headlines by scoring the winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week.
Duran's performances have made it hard for Emery to leave him out of the lineup, though Ollie Watkins remains the team's primary striker. According to Football Insider, Real Madrid have been tracking Duran's form closely and are considering a move for him next summer.
The report highlights how impressed Madrid's recruitment team is with the young forward’s development. Duran joined Villa from Chicago Fire in January 2023, and has since made 58 appearances for the club, scoring 14 goals.
