According to Graeme Bailey, a proposed transfer to Lille for Al-Nassr striker Jhon Duran has failed at the final stage. Representatives of the Colombian are working to secure him a transfer back to England, and Leeds United are interested in signing him.

Jhon Duran is available for a loan move, as his current club, Fenerbahce, has indicated he can leave before the transfer window closes. Duran is still contracted to Al-Nassr, but a return to Saudi Arabia has been excluded as a possibility. Leeds United have been contacted again regarding the opportunity to sign Jhon Duran. According to sources, Duran has indicated he wants to return to England and has informed his representatives that it is his preferred destination in the final hours of the transfer deadline. Intermediaries are working continuously to find a suitable club for Duran.

Intermediaries are exploring a return to England for Jhon Durán, offering the striker to a number of Premier League clubs including Leeds United and Tottenham. According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest have also been contacted, while West Ham had previously assessed a move. The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Fenerbahce from Al-Nassr, and this loan is stalling, a year after he moved from Aston Villa for a fee of £64.5m that could rise to £71m. Despite efforts to secure a move before the window closes on Monday evening, it is understood that French club Lille are the leading candidates and are in discussions to take over his loan. Juventus have also been linked with the player.