West Ham have ramped up their pursuit of striker Jhon Duran by upping their offer to a record £57m but Aston Villa insist their striker is not for sale.
The Hammers attempted to buy Duran in the summer when the Colombia striker made clear via his social media that he wanted to move to West Ham, even crossing his arms in a post - an apparent nod to the Hammers' club crest, but the clubs did not agree a fee.
Since then, Duran's star has risen further and West Ham's need for a forward only increased.