West Ham entered January knowing they had a clear issue to fix at the top end of the pitch.
Niclas Füllkrug’s difficult spell ended with a move to AC Milan, while Callum Wilson struggled to provide the consistent goal threat many had hoped for.
The club have since acted, bringing in Taty Castellanos and highly-rated youngster Pablo Felipe, which has eased concerns somewhat — even if it remains too early to judge their long-term impact.
Still, West Ham have continued to be linked with further attacking reinforcements.
One name to surface recently was Jhon Durán, and now Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update on the Colombian striker’s situation as deadline day approaches.
Romano Addresses Duran Future
Jhon Duran
Jhon Duran. (REUTERS)
Jhon Durán, currently on loan at Fenerbahçe from Al-Nassr, has emerged as a potential late-window option for West Ham, with reports suggesting the Premier League return would appeal to the 22-year-old.
Durán enjoyed a prolific 2024/25 campaign, scoring 12 goals for Aston Villa before his January move to Saudi Arabia, where he added another 12 — taking his tally to 24 goals for the season. Despite that output, he was loaned out amid suggestions his situation had become unsettled.
According to Fabrizio Romano, interest in the striker has intensified in recent days, with several clubs holding discussions over a possible deal.
The forward — once described as “special” by former Villa boss Unai Emery — is understood to be keen on leaving Fenerbahçe before the window shuts.
Romano explained that while a Premier League return remains possible, another destination is currently leading the race.
“It’s a possibility, yes, it’s a possibility to see Duran returning to our football after, obviously, he had this possibility to go first to Saudi and then on loan to Fenerbahce,” Romano said.
“There have been several conversations, I can tell you, especially in the last 48 hours with several clubs interested.
“My understanding is that the most likely solution at this stage is in Russia with Zenit St. Petersburg, because there is a conversation ongoing between Zenit and the agents of Jhon Duran.
“So at the moment, this is the most likely outcome. Let’s see if some club will try to hijack this and make it happen before the end of the window.”
While West Ham remain loosely in the picture, Romano’s update suggests the Hammers would need to act fast — and decisively — if they are to derail Zenit’s move before the deadline.