Report: Benrahma deal in danger of collapse
This corresponds with the situation brought to ClaretandHugh readers and the same line has now been tweeted by Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg who claimed the deal is in danger of collapsing within the last hour
Lewis claims Winger Benrahma, who scored 17 goals in 43 appearances last season, is alleged to have fallen out with Brentford over what are understood to be ‘broken promises’.
The 25-year-old made contact with Bees Director of Football Phil Giles over the weekend to make his position clear.
The report says the Hammers had already agreed a deal worth £17million guaranteed and £8milion in add-ons with the Championship side. A medical has been set for tomorrow but the deal appears to be off says Lewis.
Benrahma is in Holland on International duty with Algeria and due to play Mexico tomorrow at the Kyocera Stadium in Hague in an international friendly.
He has yet to agree personal terms with the Hammers but he is understood to want a five-year contract with significant pay rise on current basic plus appearance bonuses and other add-ons.
Benrahma will be released from international duty after Tuesday. Will Salthouse remains involved in the deal despite Benrahma recently changing agents.