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Aston Villa livid after turning down second West Ham bid for Jhon Durán

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Jhon Durán celebrates scoring Aston Villa’s second goal against Bologna in the Champions League.
Jhon Durán has scored 12 goals in 27 appearances for Aston Villa this season. Photograph: David Davies/PA

Aston Villa have rejected a second bid from West Ham for Jhon Durán out of hand, with Villa adamant the striker, who they value at about £100m, is not for sale. Duran signed a new contract until 2030 in October last year.

Villa are thought to be livid at the timing of the offer from West Ham, who are not expected to return with another bid after Villa made their position clear on Durán.

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