Manchester United were given the opportunity to acquire Jhon Duran from Al Nassr on an initial loan arrangement, which would involve covering his salary. Nonetheless, Manchester United opted to decline this opportunity to concentrate on other targets. Speculation suggests that one of the reasons was his substantial salary of £330,000 per week, which Al-Nassr insisted should be covered by the purchasing club during the loan period. Duran, who had previously made a strong impression during his time with Aston Villa, is eager to return to European football. Al Nassr had acquired him for £70 million, including add-ons, during the January transfer window. In the wake of Manchester United's decision, Fenerbahce promptly acted to secure Duran on an initial loan deal, with Al Nassr agreeing to cover his entire salary until June 2026.