West Ham Make Club-Record Bid for Aston Villa Striker Jhon Duran
In a bid to boost their goal-scoring prowess, West Ham United have made a club-record bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. The Irish striker has been impressing in the Premier League, and the Hammers are keen to bring him to the London Stadium.
According to reports, West Ham have tabled a significant offer for Duran, thought to be in the range of £20-25 million. This would be a club-record transfer fee for the Hammers, who are looking to reignite their top-four push in the Premier League.
Duran, 22, has been in outstanding form for Villa, scoring 12 goals in 35 appearances this season. His pace, skill, and finishing ability have made him a handful for opponents, and West Ham see him as the perfect addition to their attack.
The Colombian striker has been a key player for Dean Smith’s Villa, and his departure would be a significant blow to the Villans. However, with Villa fighting to avoid relegation, a substantial offer from a top-six club like West Ham might be too good to turn down.
West Ham, meanwhile, are keen to bolster their attack, which has struggled to deliver goals consistently this season. The departures of Sebastien Haller and Manuel Lanzini have left a gap in the team, and manager David Moyes believes Duran can help fill that void.
"Moyes is a huge fan of Duran’s" said a West Ham source. "He’s been monitoring his progress and is convinced he can make a big impact at the club. The fact that he’s got international experience, too, is a big plus."
If the deal goes through, Duran would be the Hammers’ most expensive signing since the club’s record-breaking capture of Dimitri Payet in 2015. Payet was their biggest coup in the summer of 2015, and West Ham hope Duran can replicate that success.
The transfer saga is still in its early stages, with Aston Villa yet to respond to the Hammers’ offer. However, the signs are positive for West Ham, who are keen to take advantage of the striker’s current form to boost their Premier League aspirations.
Will Duran be the solution to West Ham’s goal-scoring conundrum? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Hammers are willing to break the bank to make it happen.
