West Ham were unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for striker Jhon Duran. Interest in the Colombian striker remains, but there is a big gap in valuation.

West Ham have been unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for striker Jhon Duran. Interest in the Colombian striker remains, but there is a big gap in valuation. The previous proposal, which offered cash plus midfielder Lewis Orford, now seems to be off the table with Orford understood to be discussing a new contract.

West Ham pursued Jhon Duran, who is desperate to leave Villa Park. Duran showed his interest in moving to West Ham by throwing up the Hammers' sign on Instagram. However, there is still a sizeable gap in valuation between Villa and West Ham.

West Ham failed to reach an agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Jhon Duran.

West Ham are looking seriously at other forward targets after being unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for Jhon Duran. Interest in Duran remains, but - as it stands - there is a big gap in valuation.

West Ham retain an interest in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran but are finding it increasingly difficult to strike an agreement. A gap in valuation for the Colombian forward still exists and West Ham are exploring other targets. The previous proposal, which offered cash plus midfielder Lewis Orford, now seems to be off the table with Orford understood to be discussing a new contract.

West Ham are ramping up their pursuit of striker Jhon Duran and could be set to meet Aston Villa's £40m valuation, after having their opening bid for the player rejected.

West Ham are pushing to agree a fee with Aston Villa for striker Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa have rejected West Ham's improved offer of £32m plus 18-year old midfielder Lewis Orford for striker Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa's Jhon Duran seems set to leave the club, as new recruit Amadou Onana was seen donning Duran's No.24 jersey during their pre-season tour in the USA. This development indicates a likely transfer for the striker, with West Ham emerging as the front-runners. Duran, who is currently enjoying an extended break after his stint with Colombia in the Copa America, has shown a clear intention to depart this summer. West Ham is actively negotiating with Villa, proposing £30 million and the inclusion of 18-year-old prospect Lewis Orford in exchange for Duran, and they are now awaiting a response from Villa.

West Ham has offered 35 million euros and one of its young players to Aston Villa in exchange for Jhon Duran. Negotiations are ongoing.

West Ham are prioritising a move for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the Colombian international available for around £35m.

West Ham retain an interest in Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, though no formal bids for the striker have been made yet.

West Ham United believe Aston Villa's valuation of Jhon Duran is too high. The Hammers began actively working on a deal to sign Duran last week, with the 20-year-old keen to leave Villa Park in order to play more first-team football. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is happy for Duran to leave. Villa are looking to agree a package deal worth in the region of £40m. West Ham are currently £10m short of that valuation and are not convinced such an asking price represents good value for money.

West Ham United are trying to get a deal for Aston Villa's Jhon Duran over the line.

West Ham United are actively working to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran. Villa are prepared to sell Duran this summer despite their qualification for next season's Champions League. Duran wants to explore opportunities away from the club as he feels ready to play regular first-team football. Villa aren't convinced that Duran is a good stylistic fit.

West Ham United have added Jhon Duran to their summer transfer shortlist. He is not a prominent part of Unai Emery’s plans at Aston Villa.