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Aston Villa to investigate Jhon Duran's 'disrespectful' Hammers gesture on live stream with punishment likely for wantaway West Ham target

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Aston Villa star Jhon Duran has landed in controversy after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/aston-villa-jhon-duran-irons-sign-instagram-live-west-ham-step-up-pursuit-40m-striker/bltddf83687141e83bb#cs0208777702cf45df" target="_blank">crossing his arms in the West Ham symbol</a> during an Instagram live on Friday. Duran has been linked with a move to the Hammers this summer, however, their initial bid of £32 million ($41m), as well as Lewis Orford heading the other way and a sell-on clause, was turned down by the Villans.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Now according to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jhon-duran-facing-aston-villa-29625078" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>, Aston Villa will initiate an investigation into the player's controversial gesture and are likely to initiate disciplinary action against him as they feel that his action was disrespectful to the club as well as their supporters.

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Earlier in the ongoing summer window, the Colombia international <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-personal-terms-aston-villa-jhon-duran-key-role-conor-gallagher-future/blt6d761d0c2a1340c4" target="_blank">was closely linked with a move to Chelsea</a>, however, the English giants are yet to initiate any formal talks with his current club.

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Unai Emery's side are currently in the United States for pre-season and will be next seen in action in a friendly clash against MLS side Columbus Crew on Saturday.

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Aston Villa to investigate Jhon Duran's 'disrespectful' Hammers gesture on live stream with punishment likely for wantaway West Ham target | Goal.com

Jhon Duran is likely to face disciplinary action as Aston Villa begin their investigation into the player&apos;s Hammers gesture.

Aston Villa to investigate Jhon Duran&apos;s &apos;disrespectful&apos; Hammers gesture on live stream with punishment likely for wantaway West Ham target