West Ham United has made a second attempt to acquire Jhon Duran, but Aston Villa has turned down the offer. Reports suggest that the bid was for £40 million, an amount deemed insufficient by Aston Villa as it matched their previous summer proposal. Jhon Duran seems to be discontent at Aston Villa, while West Ham is urgently seeking a striker who can score goals following Niclas Fullkrug's injury. Despite the ongoing controversies involving Duran, his capability to score goals is evident, and Aston Villa is unwilling to settle for such a low bid.

The biggest name on West Ham’s radar is Aston Villa star Jhon Duran, who they missed out on this past summer despite offering around £35million plus add-ons for him. Villa wanted around £45million and the Hammers ultimately decided against a move.

Jhon Duran's disciplinary issues with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery have sparked speculation about his possible exit from the club. Rumors have been fueled by a recent incident on the training pitch. West Ham expressed interest in Duran over the summer but were not prepared to meet Aston Villa's asking price. The latest developments could heighten West Ham's interest in acquiring him before the January transfer window.

Jhon Duran was close to leaving Aston Villa in the summer after agreeing personal terms with West Ham United. However, he remained at Aston Villa and has since signed a new contract with the club after a successful start to the season.

West Ham United looked destined to sign Jhon Durán before a deal collapsed. Aston Villa's director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, claimed that the Midlands club rebuffed 40 offers for Durán, showing Emery's belief in the striker's potential to become world-class.

West Ham United explored a deal for Jhon Duran during the summer but Aston Villa have tied him down to fresh terms, ending the speculation.

West Ham United's sporting director Tim Steidten was interested in signing Aston Villa's in-form striker Jhon Duran. However, the deal was not finalized, leading to Steidten's dissatisfaction.

West Ham showed interest in securing Jhon Duran's signature during the summer. However, Aston Villa rebuffed West Ham's approaches, and no move materialized.

West Ham lodged several unsuccessful bids in the summer in a saga that threatened to turn ugly for Villa when Duran threw up the Hammers sign on an Instagram live. The Birmingham club remained steadfast and rebuffed the approaches of the London sides.

Jhon Duran was linked with a £40m move to West Ham United during the summer. His value has increased after scoring six goals in 297 minutes across all competitions.

West Ham United looked destined to sign Jhon Durán before a deal collapsed. The deal did not go through despite considerable interest from West Ham.

Aston Villa have no intention of selling promising forward Jhon Duran, who attracted interest from West Ham United during the summer transfer window. Source: Football Insider.

West Ham was reportedly interested in Jhon Durán during the summer, with the club making an offer of more than 45 million euros. However, Aston Villa managed to keep Durán, as their director of sport conveyed the club's confidence in him. Unai Emery believes that Durán has the potential to become one of the world's leading strikers. Although Durán had indicated a wish to leave in search of more playing time, the issue has been resolved, and he has reclaimed the number 9 jersey.

West Ham United are tracking the development of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.

Jhon Duran was close to leaving Aston Villa during the summer for West Ham, but a deal couldn't be agreed upon. Despite being behind Ollie Watkins in the hierarchy of strikers, Duran has expressed his desire to leave Villa, having streamed himself doing the 'Irons' gesture while in talks with West Ham over the summer.

West Ham United looked destined to sign Jhon Durán before a deal collapsed. This indicates that negotiations were in progress but ultimately failed. Damian Vidagany, Villa’s director of football operations, mentioned that the club rebuffed 40 offers for Durán, highlighting the considerable interest in the player.

Jhon Duran was desperate to leave Aston Villa during the summer. He even threw up West Ham's 'Hammers' sign on an Instagram livestream while talks between clubs were ongoing.

The Colombia international was close to joining West Ham United during the summer transfer window.

West Ham are preparing a new bid to sign Jhon Duran in January, after failing to steal him away from Aston Villa this summer.

West Ham firmed up their interest in the player, but talks came to an abrupt halt after they failed to meet Villa's valuation of Duran. Sky Sports reported an offer of £32m - plus Hammers academy prospect Lewis Orford - was made by Julen Lopetegui's side, although it wasn't enough to tempt Villa into a sale.

Jhon Durán, the 20-year-old striker of Aston Villa, was linked to a transfer this summer. He was particularly of interest to West Ham.

West Ham saw Füllkrug as an alternative to Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán. The Hammers had been in negotiations with Villa to sign the Colombian forward, but talks were difficult and ultimately collapsed.

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.