Published: 17:46, 21 Jan 2024Updated: 17:46, 21 Jan 2024
West Ham have had an approach for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran rejected, talkSPORT understands.
The Hammers have made signing a new striker their priority between now and the end of the transfer window.
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Duran is a wanted man in the January transfer windowCredit: AFP
But Villa boss Unai Emery wants to keep Duran as back-up to Ollie Watkins which will come as a blow to David Moyes.
The Colombian striker signed for the Villans last January in a deal worth an initial £14.75million.
The 20-year-old, though, despite being signed to assist Ollie Watkins, has been unable to garner much traction in his appearances.
He has just two Premier League goals to his name in 26 outings, although these have mostly been from the bench.
In total it’s four in 35 since his arrival from Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire.
West Ham are currently sixth in the Premier League table but have struggled for goals all season.
The Hammers have managed just 35, with two coming in their last game, a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.
Jarrod Bowen has scored 11 of those, with Mohammed Kudus netting six, leaving Moyes in need of a striker.
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Duran has mainly been used off the bench by Aston Villa so farCredit: Getty
Duran, though, appears to be off the cards for West Ham right now.
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