“‘Dangerous’ Attacker Nears Becoming West Ham’s Fourth Summer Signing – Journalist”

Julen Lopetegui is keen for West Ham to sign up to eight new players this summer, setting Tim Steidten to work immediately in east London.

Lopetegui quickly assessed the squad he inherited from David Moyes as too small and lacking the quality needed to meet his ambitions.

Recognizing the immediate potential of one of his former players, Kilman, Lopetegui believes he can help implement his new ideas.

Optimism surrounds what Lopetegui can achieve in east London this season. However, without a new striker, this new era might struggle due to a glaring weakness in the squad.

Michail Antonio, at 34, remains an effective option but cannot sustain a 38-game season. Danny Ings, on the other hand, seems to have shown enough to suggest it’s time to move on.

Despite these challenges, West Ham appears to be making progress with Jhon Duran.

Documents are nearly finalized for Duran’s transfer to West Ham. The club has been negotiating with Aston Villa to secure the 20-year-old Colombian forward.

Duran has demonstrated his strong potential at Villa Park but hasn’t received the playing time he desires due to Ollie Watkins’ role as the starting striker.

Journalist Pipe Sierra reports that Duran is ‘close’ to joining West Ham for approximately £35 million. He mentioned a verbal agreement between the clubs, with final paperwork expected soon.

Sierra stated, “Jhon Jader Duran (20) is close to becoming a new player for West Ham. There is already a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for a figure close to £35m. It is expected that in the near future, the documentation for the signing of the Colombian striker will be finalized.”

With the addition of the ‘dangerous’ Duran, West Ham would present a different challenge next season. This project needs a new frontman, and Duran, with his physical presence and excellent ball-striking abilities, has an exciting future ahead.