The Toffees need added firepower in the attacking department as only Wolverhampton Wanderers have scored fewer goals in the Premier League so far in the current campaign.
After an overhaul in attack, the Hammers have not managed to replicate the performances of seasons past as they have only one goal more to their name than Everton.
Benfica have now joined the queue of parties interested in securing Duran’s services, with Everton and West Ham United facing competition for the Chicago Fire man.
Everton and West Ham United have had well-documented struggles in front of goal in the ongoing campaign, with both sides just a point outside the relegation zone presently.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had an injury-ridden season so far, to make matters worse for Toffees’ manager Frank Lampard.
David Moyes is still looking for the formula to get the Hammers clicking in the final third of the pitch following the arrivals of Lucas Paqueta, Gianluca Scamacca and Maxwel Cornet.
Duran made 28 appearances for Chicago Fire during the 2022 season in all competitions, scoring eight goals and laying on six assists.
But with Benfica now also in the race, Everton and West Ham may have to move quickly to secure Duran.
