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.

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 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.