Amina UmarWest Ham United are leading the race to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, according to reports from The Athletic. The 20-year-old Colombian has been on the Hammers’ radar this summer, and the club are now in the driver’s seat after Chelsea’s interest in the player has “receded”.
Duran joined Villa from Chicago Fire in January 2023 and has made 49 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals. Despite his limited playing time and goalscoring record, Duran has shown flashes of his talent and potential, making him an attractive prospect for West Ham.The Hammers are in the market for a new striker this summer, and Duran fits the bill as a young and promising player who can provide competition for Michail Antonio.
With Antonio’s injury record a concern, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is keen to bring in a talented understudy to support his main striker.West Ham have already been linked with several strikers this summer, including Tammy Abraham and Youssef En-Nesyri, but Duran appears to be the club’s top target. The signing of Duran would be a significant coup for West Ham, who are looking to build on their mid-table finish last season.
Aston Villa are open to selling Duran, and West Ham are expected to make a bid in the coming days. The transfer would be a smart move for the Hammers, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.In other news, West Ham are also interested in signing a LaLiga striker, according to reports. The club are keen to add more firepower to their squad and are exploring options in Spain.
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