West Ham United transfer news: Sky Sports share update on Said Benrahma and Maxwel Cornet
West Ham are keen on signing a wide attacker in the January transfer window and Sky Sports have issued an update on Said Benrahma and Maxwel Cornet.
The news outlet reported on 2 January that one of the two players may be allowed to leave if a winger has been signed.
The Hammers brought in Benrahma from Brentford for £25million in 2021 while they paid Burnley £17.5million for Cornet back in 2022.
Right call
The decision to allow either Benrahma or Cornet to leave in the January transfer window seems like a prudent move for several reasons.
Despite the considerable investments made in both players, neither has consistently demonstrated their full potential.
Cornet who signed from Burnley in 2022 after some impressive performances at Turf Moor, has struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, making only two league starts without contributing any goals or assists.
This lack of impact raises questions about his compatibility with West Ham’s playing style.
On the other hand, Benrahma has faced challenges in securing a consistent role and showcased a dip in form, notably missing a penalty against Arsenal.
This performance suggested a potential lack of confidence and a move to a new environment could provide the fresh start the Algerian needs to regain his spark.
Allowing one of these players to depart would not only free up resources but also create space for potential new signings, addressing West Ham’s need for a more impactful wide attacker.
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