West Ham have suffered a serious blow in their hopes of securing a deadline day transfer for Brentford forward Said Benrahma.
According to The Mirror’s Darren Lewis on Twitter, the Algerian has failed his medical at London Stadium, thus placing his proposed £25m move to the Hammers in jeopardy. However, West Ham are working until the 5pm deadline to find a possible solution.
The winger had a terrific campaign last season for the Bees as he scored 17 goals and also supplied nine assists, per WhoScored. He often proved a menace for opposition defences as he averaged 3.8 shots, 2.1 key passes and three successful dribbles per game.
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West Ham’s wide options have been depleted by the loan exit of Felipe Anderson to FC Porto and the permanent sale of academy prospect Grady Diangana to West Brom, which left many Irons fans and some players infuriated. As such, Benrahma would be the ideal addition to bring some quality to the attack.
Understandably, many Irons fans are not best pleased, with one saying: ‘Classic us in the last 10 years’. It is fair to see them react this way, after a summer of failed pursuits for players such as James Tarkowski. Hopefully the east London side can find a way to resolve this deal before the window shuts this evening.
Here is how West Ham fans reacted to Said Benrahma’s failed medical:
Exclusive: Said Benrahma has failed his medical, placing his £25million move to West Ham back into jeopardy. West Ham will work until the deadline to find a solution. @MirrorFootball https://t.co/kbjWRBCvHw
— Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) October 16, 2020
This is the most West Ham thing I’ve ever heard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a circus we truly are!
— @Mickysz (@mickysz) October 16, 2020
@MarshyBoy26 @ExWHUemployee 😩😩
— Forever Bowen Bubbles (@TonyF147) October 16, 2020
Thought it was off the other day Darren?? Don’t believe a word
— Callum O’Connell (@CallumOConnell8) October 16, 2020
@jsullivanwhu @davidgold @karren_brady @talkSPORT @talkSPORTDrive and this is what the imbeciles running through club deserve for yet again leaving everything g to the last minute https://t.co/UcyVCjbRTD
— Der Real Hammer (@Cbbear75) October 16, 2020
Played 46 games last season.
Player mid week.
Fails a medical.
100% a made up story by the club.
Either Sully doesn’t want to pay or Moyes has changed his mind.
— IRONS #GSBOUT (@IRONSSSS) October 16, 2020
Classic us in the last 10 years.
No more.#GSBOUT— Steve Smith (@hornchurchammer) October 16, 2020
West Ham fans, what are your thoughts on Benrahma’s failed medical? Comment below with your views!
