Breaking: Fulham reach agreement over January transfer

Said Benrahma has reportedly emerged as a target for Fulham, but West Ham United demanding £20 million has become a roadblock.

According to a report by Football Insider, Said Benrahma is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers are in the market for offensive reinforcement in the ongoing January transfer window. But with West Ham United demanding £20 million, a winter move might not see the light of day.

Benrahma at West Ham United: The Initial Account
Said Benrahma’s journey to West Ham United from Brentford has been a wild ride. When the 28-year-old was playing at the Gtech Community Stadium, he was a hot commodity. However, since relocating across London to play for West Ham, he has not lived up to the heights of his potential.

 

In October 2020, the Algerian international was first signed by the Hammers on loan. A few months later, a permanent transfer was finalised. However, over the past three and a half years, he has shown up and then disappeared from the London Stadium. This season, Benrahma has only managed one assist in 21 appearances, which is also the case.

At West Ham United, the former Brentford attacker is no longer as well-known.

Fulham Keen on Signing Benrahma

Fulham’s interest in Said Benrahma is surprising due to his inconsistencies in the final third during his stint with West Ham United. But the Cottagers are in the market for a versatile attacker and have shown interest in many players, including Roberto Firmino.

The West London club replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic with Raul Jimenez in the summer transfer window. While the Mexican international has done reasonably well, he has not been as consistent as Mitrovic. Benrahma will not compete with Jimenez up front. But he can reprise the three other roles behind the striker.

So, he can compete with Willian, Harry Wilson, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, and Andreas Pereira. But West Ham’s price tag of £20 million is a sticking point for Fulham, who will not meet the valuation. That is also the case with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Lyon. So, a winter move might not materialise.