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,

Aston Villa have rejected a bid from West Ham for striker Jhon Duran; the forward has recently signed a contract extension until 2030, but only made four Premier League starts this season; the Hammers

Chelsea have opened transfer negotiations with Aston Villa over a deal for Colombia international striker Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa have no intention of selling Jhon Duran, amid renewed interest from West Ham. The Hammers want to sign a new forward in the final two weeks of the January window and have identified Duran as a target.

Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that Aston Villa could sell Jhon Duran and sign "tried and tested" striker Victor Osimhen.

West Ham made a £30 million offer in the summer, before Duran's star really began to rise in the current season, and their interest continues. The young Colombian is competing with Ollie Watkins as Villa's first-rate forward, scoring 12 times in 27 games and drawing the eye of top European sides.

The Hammers are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but remains second choice to Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa have rejected a record bid worth around £57 million from West Ham United for Jhon Durán, insisting the striker is not for sale.

Unai Emery has rejected a second attempt by West Ham to lure the forward away from Villa Park, as the club brushed off a £57million bid from the Londoners. The Hammers had previously tried to purchase the 21-year-old striker last summer, only to be turned down, and received the same response yesterday.

West Ham have had a £57m bid for Jhon Duran rejected by Aston Villa, who are determined not to sell the forward valued at £80m during the current transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription required) Want more transfer stories?

West Ham have had a £57m bid for Jhon Duran rejected by Aston Villa, who are determined not to sell the 21-year-old Colombia forward valued at £80m this month. (Telegraph - subscription required)