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,

Paris Saint-Germain are exploring ways to strengthen their attack for the future, with Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán emerging as a potential target.Journalist Ben Jacobs recently reported that

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.

West Ham are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the Hammers confirming a separate deal on Monday

Aston Villa reject West Ham bid for forward Jhon Duran - Duran has scored 12 times in 27 appearances for Villa this season but has only started seven matches.

Unai Emery has rejected a second attempt by West Ham to lure the forward away from Villa Park, as the club brushed off a £57million bid from the Londoners. The Hammers had previously tried to purchase the 21-year-old striker last summer, only to be turned down, and received the same response yesterday.

Prior to his new deal, we spoke with Ezra Hendrickson, who managed Duran at Chicago Fire in MLS. You can read the full interview below... The narrative surrounding Duran this season has been something in which all associated with Villa have marvelled,

The Hammers are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but remains second choice to Ollie Watkins

Villa have reiterated Jhon Duran is not for sale this January after rejecting a bid from West Ham for their top goalscorer.

Aston Villa have rejected a bid worth £57m from West Ham for striker Jhon Duran; the forward has recently signed a contract extension until 2030, but only made four Premier League starts this season;

West Ham have had a £57m bid for Jhon Duran rejected by Aston Villa, who are determined not to sell the 21-year-old Colombia forward valued at £80m this month. (Telegraph - subscription required) Want more transfer stories?