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A top West Ham United source has revealed to Claret & Hugh within the last hour that they are unlikely to make another bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran as things stand.

The Hammers had a third transfer offer for the striker rejected this morning, following a proposal that would have seen the Midlands club receive very close to their £40 million asking price.

Villa have been described as “too tough,” and West Ham believe they have offered a fair deal that suits all parties.

The 20-year-old striker is understood to be incredibly keen on a move to the London Stadium and is believed to have already agreed on personal terms with the Hammers.

This information from a high-ranking West Ham official comes at a time when Aston Villa have threatened to halt negotiations unless West Ham pay over £40 million with additional clauses that would yield further payments to the Villains.

Claret & Hugh has also been informed by a third party to “never say never,” but the club has now revealed that they will start exploring other targets more seriously.