West Ham are becoming hopeful of reaching a deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee.
As was been exclusively reported by our Podcast co-host and club insider earlier in the summer, the club had identified the Columbian international as a key target this transfer window, where a significant re-build is in place following the arrival of new Head Coach Julen Lopetegui.
There had been a somewhat slow-down in the talks, with it understood the fee being a stumbling block as West Ham seek a package that includes incentive based payments, which Aston Villa have to date been reluctant to agree to.
Ex has since advised that the player is very keen on the move to east London following reports Newcastle were also in the mix to land the 20 year old, with Lopetegui being a key factor in the players thinking as well as playing for West Ham in the capital.
“We are expecting movement on this transfer,” stated Ex on The West Ham Way Podcast. “The club have been in talks and we are becoming hopeful a compromise on the potential deal can be reached.
“Duran wants the move too and he’s made it clear to Aston Villa and his representatives that he wants to come to West Ham.
“Lopetegui is a big reason for this too we understand, with him being Spanish speaking which will help the player do well and settle in.”
Our insider has revealed that the club are still keeping options open on other potential forwards, although confidence on a Duran breakthrough is growing.”
“We still hope and are relatively confident that Aston Villa will lower their demands and hopefully go to a more incentive based financial package,” added Ex on Patreon. “Other forwards however are being talked about.”
Ex will keep fans up to date on the situation as it progresses.
