July 26th 2024.
It seems that Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has made a big hint towards joining West Ham in the upcoming summer transfer window. Last month, there were reports from Colombia stating that Chelsea had already agreed on a whopping £42 million deal with Villa for the 20-year-old. However, after being given permission by Villa to hold talks with Duran, it seems that Chelsea has not yet agreed on personal terms with the Colombian player. Additionally, the club has also been conducting background checks due to concerns about Duran's attitude.
Duran initially joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in a deal worth £18 million about 17 months ago. However, he has been struggling to secure a regular spot in the team ever since. In the previous season, Duran only managed to start in three Premier League games, with manager Unai Emery preferring Ollie Watkins as his first-choice striker alongside Leon Bailey and Moussa Diaby, who just recently joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad earlier this week.
But now, it seems that Chelsea has lost the race to sign Duran as the striker hinted towards a potential move to West Ham in a live video on Instagram last Friday night. In the video, Duran can be seen smiling while doing the iconic cross gesture that is often used by West Ham fans and players. Earlier this week, Duran's agent, Jonathan Herrera, revealed that West Ham has shown great interest in signing the Villa striker, and talks have already been held with both the club and Duran.
Speaking last month, Herrera also mentioned that Duran was not happy with his lack of playing time at Villa. He stated, "He is a player who has a contract with Aston Villa, and he has been performing really well. However, the coach is counting on him, and it's a great opportunity for him to be playing for a club that has made it into the Champions League. But we understand that he wants to play and be on the field, so we will see what happens during the rest of the market."
West Ham has already made two signings this summer, including 18-year-old Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras in a £25 million deal and Max Kilman from Wolves for £40 million earlier this month. The team also recently appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, replacing David Moyes. Lopetegui will kick off his reign as West Ham manager with a home game against Aston Villa on August 17th. As for Chelsea, they have been making headlines with their latest news, exclusives, and analysis. Don't forget to sign up for updates and stay informed. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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