West Ham have submitted an astonishing £57million bid in order to sign Jhon Duran – a top transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea. Duran is enjoying a great season at Aston Villa, with 12 goals in 27 games across all competitions.

Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Premier League rivals West Ham for forward Jhon Duran, the PA news agency understands. West Ham first registered an interest in Duran last summer but failed to pursue initial advances for the Colombian striker and he signed a new deal with Villa until 2030 in October.

West Ham United have reportedly made a huge offer to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, who is under contract until 2030.

West Ham United have reportedly submitted a huge bid to try and sign Aston Villa star Jhon Duran, as Graham Potter looks to fix his striking woes at the London Stadium - with the Hammers having made an offer of £57million for the striking sensation, according to David Ornstein.

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 rejected a record bid worth around £57 million from West Ham United for Jhon Durán, insisting the striker is not for sale.

West Ham United have made a £57 million offer to sign striker Jhon Durán of Aston Villa as they look for attacking reinforcements.

Henry Browne/Getty Images West Ham United are expected to see a big money offer for a striker at one of their Premier League rivals rejected, according to the Athletic. Graham Potter is keen for West Ham to bring in another striker,

According to reports, West Ham United have now turned their attention towards Ligue 1 and potentially Graham Potter's first arrival.