West Ham United: Said Benrahma exit in January transfer window inevitable
Said Benrahma may be on his way out of West Ham as a January transfer now looks inevitable after his underwhelming display against Liverpool, according to The Athletic.
The news outlet reported on 21 December that the Algerian has suffered a loss of confidence, having registered just one assist in 11 league appearances this season, and could now head for the exit.
Benrahma started in the Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to Liverpool but was replaced by Lucas Paqueta after just 57 minutes, summing up how his season has gone so far.
The best move for all parties
As Benrahma continues to underwhelm in a West Ham shirt, it could be the best move for all parties to cash in on him in the January transfer window. The Hammers will receive a transfer fee, while Benrahma can grab more game time and a change of scenery.
Saudi Pro League clubs have been linked with making a move for the winger, and that move looks like one that would tempt him away from East London, with their willingness to splash the cash likely to make a difference both to the club and the player. [The Sun, 25 November]
Meanwhile, if he wishes to remain in Europe, reports in Italy [Sempre Milan, 14 March] had previously linked AC Milan with a move for Benrahma, and their Europa League progress could mean they are tempted.
It appears there is no shortage of options should Benrahma quit East London, but that exit feels inevitable now after a string of underwhelming displays and a struggle to gain any regular minutes thanks to the emergence of Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
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