West Ham United have been fairly busy on the transfer front since the window opened.
The Hammers have already signed three new players this summer, bringing in Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham and Max Kilman.
West Ham have also been linked with the likes of Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo, Villarreal’s Alexander Sorloth and Al-Ittihad’s N’Golo Kante.
Lately, the Hammers are said to have been in pursuit of a “special” striker from a Premier League rival.
Fabrizio Romano has now provided an exciting update on that front, saying West Ham have upped their bid for said player.
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West Ham increase Jhon Duran offer as Aston Villa talks continue
The player in question is Aston Villa and Colombia ace Jhon Duran, who appears to be surplus to Unai Emery’s requirements at B6.
Romano has now reported that the Hammers have improved their bid to Villa for the 20-year-old.
West Ham’s current proposal is now £32million plus 18-year-old midfielder Lewis Orford, with a sell-on clause in there too.
Romano also reported that the Hammers are trying to match the £40million package valuation, whilst also working on the Noussair Mazraoui deal.
Duran deal set to benefit all parties
Duran is a ‘special‘ talent – in Emery’s words – who sadly isn’t getting much of a chance at Villa at present.
As just 20 years of age, he’s got his whole career ahead of him, and a player of his quality should be playing regularly.
Meanwhile, West Ham are desperate to strengthen their attacking ranks, so hopefully this deal will get over the line and benefit all parties.
The Hammers get an incredible young striker who could go on to great things, Villa get cash and a top talent in Orford, and both players get the chance to play regularly.