West Ham United are edging closer to securing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran according to the latest report from ExWHUEmployee.
The forward has also deleted all reference to the Midlands club from his social media feeds and seems to be agitating for a move to East London.
The Hammers have identified the Colombian as a key target to bolster their attacking options and are confident of reaching an agreement with the Midlands club.
Duran is keen on a transfer move to the London Stadium and has made it clear to Aston Villa that he wants to join West Ham. The 20-year-old believes he can thrive under the guidance of manager Julen Lopetegui.
There had been a bit of a lull in the talks recently, 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.
While there is still some work to do, there is cautious optimism within the West Ham camp that a deal can be finalised shortly, however the Hammers head coach is not a patient man and will not want to wait too long.