West Ham Increases Bid for Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán

Published 2024-07-25 16:04 by Austin Ivy
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West Ham United have upped their offer to Aston Villa for striker Jhon Durán, now proposing £32 million plus the inclusion of young talent Lewis Orford and a sell-on clause, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Hammers are striving to meet Aston Villa’s £40 million valuation for the 20-year-old Colombian forward.

Details of the Offer

The latest bid from West Ham includes:

  • £32 million upfront
  • Lewis Orford joining Aston Villa
  • A sell-on clause

Background

West Ham’s pursuit of Durán has been ongoing, with a previous bid of £35 million submitted earlier this month. The club is also working on a deal for Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui.

Previous Interest

Durán has been a target for several clubs, with Chelsea showing significant interest in June. Negotiations between Chelsea and Aston Villa were reported multiple times, but no agreement was reached.

Player Profile

Jhon Durán, 20, is known for his pace and physicality. He joined Aston Villa from Chicago Fire and has quickly made an impact in the Premier League.

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