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Chicago Fire's Jhon Duran Linked to Liverpool and Manchester United

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Chicago Fire's Jhon Duran Linked to Liverpool and Manchester United

The 18-year-old striker is at the center of a transfer battle between two English powerhouses.
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After an impressive debut campaign for Chicago Fire, striker Jhon Duran may be on the move to the English Premier League. Recent reports link the 18-year-old to Liverpool and Manchester United.

Duran's agent was spotted in England over the weekend and a move is in the pipeline for the $10 million-rated striker.

Jhon Duran scored eight goals and three assists in 27 outings for the Chicago Fire during the 2022 MLS campaign.

Sep 10, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire forward Jhon Duran (26) reacts after scoring a goal against Inter Miami during the second half at Bridgeview Stadium.
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