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title: "Aston Villa: Fans have mixed views on Said Benrahma transfer rumours"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-07-29T16:50:11Z"
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# Aston Villa: Fans have mixed views on Said Benrahma transfer rumours

**Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to a [transfer report](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-face-fresh-competition-18678198) which sees them joined by West Ham United in the race to sign Brentford attacker Said Benrahma.**

With Villa’s top-flight status now confirmed, manager Dean Smith can look to the summer transfer window to bolster his squad options.

Having been the Premier League’s [biggest spenders last summer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transfers/verein/405), the Midlands side will undoubtedly be hoping to bring in the right players this time around and one of those being [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/aston-villa/aston-villa-fans-have-mixed-response-to-said-benrahma-links/) with a move to Villa Park is Brentford’s lively attacker [Benrahma.](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-face-fresh-competition-18678198)

The 24-year-old Algerian has been one of the most prolific attackers in English football through the 2019/20 season, contributing with [17 goals and nine assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/profil/spieler/290532) in his [43 appearances.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/profil/spieler/290532)

With such consistent form, it is now being [reported](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-face-fresh-competition-18678198) that West Ham are keen to make a move as David Moyes looks to do similar to Smith and improve on what was a poor and inconsistent season at London Stadium, with the Hammers finishing only [one position higher than Villa](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/tabelle/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2019).

Reacting to West Ham’s interest in Benrahma, these Villa fans gave their views on Twitter, with one calling for the club to also pursue the Algerian’s Brentford team-mate Ollie Watkins, who has scored [25 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ollie-watkins/leistungsdaten/spieler/324358) so far this season.

Others however were not as keen on the player, with one fearing he would become another Jonathan Kodjia. The Ivorian, like Benrahma, had a strong goals record in the Championship with 47 to his name but he struggled to step up to the Premier League and failed to score at all ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonathan-kodjia/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/88971)).

> Last. Greedy championship player. Will be another kodjia.
>
> — Reece Shannon (@Rjshannon93) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/Rjshannon93/status/1288160935815925760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Low down the list .We do not want Championship players
>
> — Always Villa (@Trev\_villaboy) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/Trev_villaboy/status/1288161629964836865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We need proven top flight players before we gamble on Benrahma
>
> — Steve (@VillanK7R) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/VillanK7R/status/1288182659571765248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Towards the top but want a proven prem goalscorer…. Don’t think for 1 second benrahama could not perform but would just prefer a proven one…
>
> — Sav-AVFC (@Sav\_AV60) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/Sav_AV60/status/1288162496432549890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> All depends what the asking price is if it’s £30 plus then I’d prefer sarr at Watford if it’s 15/20 million yes
>
> — David Cave (@davecave8) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/davecave8/status/1288205835664068609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s gotta be a top priority, and Watkins too.\
> I cannot see Brentford selling us both though.
>
> — Rustle Lee (@TheRustleMania) [July 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheRustleMania/status/1288195004897398784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think Benrahma would be a good signing? Let us know in the comments section below…***