West Ham United have submitted an offer worth £57million ($70m) to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. The east London club are long-term admirers of Duran but their proposal, which includes potential bonuses,

David Ornstein of The Athletic has noted that Aston Villa has firmly stated their intent not to sell, despite numerous suitors lining up for the 21-year-old sensation. The situation is reminiscent of a previous attempt by West Ham in July 2024, where a £30 million plus young midfielder Lewis Orford was rebuffed by the Birmingham club.

West Ham are in dire need of a striker and they've made a huge bid to try and sign a target they looked at in the summer transfer window

Aston Villa have been shocked by an incredible $70m bid from a Premier League rival for talented forward Jhon Duran.