Amina UmarWest Ham United are in negotiations to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. The Hammers have submitted a bid worth around £35 million, plus a 10% sell-on clause, and personal terms have already been agreed upon with the 20-year-old player.
Duran joined Villa from Chicago Fire in January 2023 and has made 49 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals. Despite his quality, Villa are open to offloading him for the right price, and West Ham’s offer seems to have met their demands.The signing of Duran would be a significant boost to West Ham’s attacking ranks, which have been lacking in quality and depth.
Manager Julen Lopetegui has been searching for a new striker to complement his squad, and Duran’s addition would provide a fresh injection of talent and energy.West Ham have already signed Max Kilman from Wolves and Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, but the addition of Duran would take their squad to the next level. The Colombian striker has impressed in his short time in the Premier League, and his pace, skill, and finishing ability would make him a valuable asset to the Hammers.
The potential signing of Duran would also likely lead to the departure of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings from West Ham. Antonio has been a loyal servant to the club but is approaching the end of his career, while Ings has failed to live up to his reputation as a prolific goalscorer.In other news, Liverpool are ready to pay £42 million for Leny Yoro, while Newcastle United remain keen on signing Anthony Elanga this summer. Ipswich Town are also set to sign Jaden Philogene from Hull City for £18 million.Please note that I’ve expanded the text while maintaining the original content
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