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Andrea Silva transfer: West Ham in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to sign striker on first loan – Sky Germany | Football news

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West Ham are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of striker Andre Silva, according to Sky Germany.

The deal being discussed is a loan deal until the end of the season, which will include an option to buy.

Negotiations are ongoing and are described as constructive.

Portugal international Silva has made 53 international appearances, scoring 19 goals for his country.

Silva, who started his senior career at Porto, previously played for AC Milan, Sevilla and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ajax’s Brian Brobbey is also of interest to West Ham as they look for a new striker.

Villa rejected West Ham’s bid for Duran

Aston Villa rejected West Ham’s bid for striker Jhon Duran.

The bid is understood to have been worth £57m – however, other sources insist that figure is incorrect. Villa do not want to sell and are understood to value Duran at more than £70m.

West Ham have a long-standing interest in Duran – who recently extended his contract until 2030 – and new West Ham boss Graham Potter is known to be a big fan.

The Hammers tried to sign Duran this summer but failed to meet Villa’s valuation. Duran has since signed a new deal that will keep him at Villa until 2030. Striker is a priority position for West Ham in this window.

The 21-year-old has scored seven Premier League goals in 19 appearances this season and Ollie Watkins has been used as Unai Emery’s preferred striker.

In January 2023, he moved to Villa Park from MLS side Chicago Fire, but only made seven of his 54 league appearances as a starter.