West Ham United have long been linked with a new striker, and they’re certainly putting the work in at present. The Hammers are said to be in pursuit of Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, a player who appears surplus to Unai Emery’s requirements. While West Ham could do with strengthening their attacking ranks, Villa boss Unai Emery is said to be open to moving Duran on. Earlier on Thursday, Fabrizio Romano reported that that the Hammers had improved their bid to Villa for the 20-year-old. This proposal stood at £32million plus 18-year-old midfielder Lewis Orford, with a sell-on clause in there t…