West Ham are in superior talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of striker Andre Silva, based on Sky Germany.
The deal beneath dialogue is for a mortgage till the tip of the season, which is able to embrace a purchase choice.
Negotiations are ongoing and have been described as constructive.
Portugal worldwide Silva has has made 53 worldwide appearances, with 19 objectives for his nation to his identify.
Silva, who started his senior profession at Porto, has beforehand performed for AC Milan, Sevilla and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ajax’s Brian Brobbey can be of curiosity to West Ham as they seek for a brand new striker.
Villa reject West Ham bid for Duran
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South American soccer skilled Tim Vickery joins Switch Speak from Rio de Janeiro and asks why Aston Villa would think about promoting ‘particular expertise’ Jhon Duran to Premier League rivals West Ham and what different choices the Hammers could have.
Aston Villa rejected a bid from West Ham for striker Jhon Duran.
It’s understood the bid was value £57m – nonetheless, different sources insist that determine shouldn’t be right. Villa don’t need to promote and it’s understood they worth Duran upwards of £70m.
West Ham have a long-standing curiosity in Duran – who lately prolonged his contract till 2030 – and new West Ham boss Graham Potter is thought to be a giant admirer.
The Hammers tried to signal Duran in the summertime however failed to satisfy Villa’s valuation. Duran has since signed a brand new deal that can preserve him at Villa till 2030. Striker is a precedence place for West Ham on this window.
The 21-year-old has scored seven Premier League objectives in 19 appearances this season, with Ollie Watkins used as Unai Emery’s most well-liked ahead.
He moved to Villa Park from MLS aspect Chicago Fireplace in January 2023 however simply seven of his 54 league appearances have come as a starter.
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