Benrahma update

The Said Benrahma deal has neither collapsed or succeeded as things stand this morning!

Reports of it being a done deal with a signing edging closer are premature according to a club source saying who says talks are not as advanced as some reports claim.

Reports of a collapse are also premature with the same club source insisting talks are ongoing with the club remaining optimistic a deal could be achieved by the end of the week when the domestic window closes.

While the two clubs are thought to have agreed on a fee which with add-ons could reach £30m the player is yet to agree on personal terms.

The 25-year-old winger is away on international duty with Algeria in Holland and due to play Mexico tonight.

Behrahma remains in dispute with Brentford according to sources at the Championship club – a situation which is entirely outside of West Ham’s control

This dispute will need to be resolved if the deal is to happen but revealing details of the problem would be entirely unhelpful in an active transfer deal.