Exclusive by Hugh Southon
Said Benrahma looks set to be officially announced by the club as having become a West Ham United player.
According to sources close to the player 25-year-old the Brentford playmaker and his advisors have agreed a deal with the Irons which will see him become a £30 million buy.
That is made up of £25 million upfront and extras of £5 million with the player receiving personal terms of around £45k a week
It will mean the Bees will have sold their two-star players from last season – Benrahma and Ollie Watkins for close to £65 million.
Meanwhile, we understand that both Everton and Aston Villa are ready to battle it out for the Hammers one time possible alternative, Bournemouth central striker Josh King, at a fee of around £17 million.
However, the 28-year-old is also understood to be wanted by a top European Champions league club and could even choose to sign a pre-contract with them in January.
Good news, Hugh. Fingers crossed. Hammers crossed.
COYI
Yes good signing but where do you play him
You keep spelling his name wrong.I had to double check myself too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%C3%AFd_Benrahma
Have the fear over this one, but hopefully I’m wrong. Just doesn’t seem like the kind of player Moyes likes. Can see him just taking Anderson’s place on the bench.