Chelsea have opened transfer negotiations with Aston Villa over a deal for Colombia international striker Jhon Duran.

West Ham are back in for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, having previously been knocked back in the summer transfer window - but BirminghamLive Villa fans in our comments section are issuing a firm "hands off" warning to the London club.

Aston Villa have rejected a bid from West Ham for striker Jhon Duran; the forward has recently signed a contract extension until 2030, but only made four Premier League starts this season; the Hammers

Aston Villa have rejected a record bid worth around £57 million from West Ham United for Jhon Durán, insisting the striker is not for sale.

Prior to his new deal, we spoke with Ezra Hendrickson, who managed Duran at Chicago Fire in MLS. You can read the full interview below... The narrative surrounding Duran this season has been something in which all associated with Villa have marvelled,

Unai Emery has rejected a second attempt by West Ham to lure the forward away from Villa Park, as the club brushed off a £57million bid from the Londoners. The Hammers had previously tried to purchase the 21-year-old striker last summer, only to be turned down, and received the same response yesterday.

West Ham have submitted a club-record bid of £57m to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran.The Hammers have a long-standing interest in Duran and failed with an approach to sign the Colombian

The Hammers are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but remains second choice to Ollie Watkins

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Aston Villa have no intention of selling Jhon Duran, amid renewed interest from West Ham. The Hammers want to sign a new forward in the final two weeks of the January window and have identified Duran as a target.