“Major Twist Emerges: Duran to West Ham May Be Back On for Unexpected Fee”

Our pursuit of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund is closely linked with our interest in signing Jhon Duran from Aston Villa.

West Ham initially focused on acquiring Duran, but negotiating with Villa proved challenging.

Although personal terms with the Colombian attacker seemed settled, meeting Villa’s financial demands has been difficult.

Consequently, the Hammers redirected their attention to Fullkrug, though discussions on personal terms and the fee structure are still unresolved.

Fullkrug is a proven top-tier striker, but many believe Duran has the potential to surpass the German forward.

It was disheartening to see reports suggesting we might have withdrawn from the race for Duran. However, recent developments suggest an intriguing twist.

The transfer saga surrounding Duran has been as eventful as the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. While the Fullkrug deal might still materialize, I’ve suspected that it might have been a strategic maneuver to make Villa think we had moved on from Duran, hoping to lower their asking price.

According to German football reporter Florian Plettenberg, West Ham could abandon the Fullkrug deal due to Borussia Dortmund’s £25 million asking price, which exceeds our £21 million offer.

As a result, Duran could re-enter the picture at a more affordable price.

Plettenberg also notes that personal terms with Duran have been agreed upon, and Villa is now asking for £25 million for the 20-year-old, a significant reduction from their earlier valuation. Finalizing Duran’s transfer appears to be a straightforward process.

This development is exciting news. While I would be pleased to see Fullkrug join West Ham, Duran is my preferred choice.

With his explosive pace, physical strength, and powerful shooting ability, he could be a remarkable addition to our squad.

We’ll need to see how this situation unfolds, but the prospect of signing Duran is certainly promising.