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title: "West Ham United: Fans react as Said Benrahma reportedly fails his medical"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/irons-fans-react-said-benrahma-fails-medical/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Seychell"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-10-16T12:00:38Z"
modified: "2020-10-16T12:00:38Z"
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# West Ham United: Fans react as Said Benrahma reportedly fails his medical

**West Ham have suffered a serious blow in their hopes of securing a [deadline day transfer](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/said-benrahma-west-ham-transfer-news-brentford-latest-b1069668.html) for Brentford forward [Said Benrahma](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/irons-fans-excited-said-benrahma-transfer-update/).**

According to [The Mirror’s Darren Lewis on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MirrorDarren/status/1317055218782212103?s=20), 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](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/137021/History/Sa%C3%AFd-Benrahma). 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](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-felipe-anderson-fc-porto-loan-said-benrahma-a4565006.html) to FC Porto and the permanent sale of academy prospect Grady [Diangana](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/grady-diangana/profil/spieler/342048) to West Brom, which left many Irons [fans](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grady-diangana-west-brom-transfer-18882974) and some [players](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54034555) 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](https://talksport.com/football/760981/james-tarkowski-west-ham-third-final-bid-burnley-rejected/). 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://twitter.com/MirrorFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/kbjWRBCvHw](https://t.co/kbjWRBCvHw)
>
> — Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/MirrorDarren/status/1317055218782212103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This is the most West Ham thing I’ve ever heard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
>
> What a circus we truly are!
>
> — @Mickysz (@mickysz) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/mickysz/status/1317055792621682688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [@MarshyBoy26](https://twitter.com/MarshyBoy26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@ExWHUemployee](https://twitter.com/ExWHUemployee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 😩😩
>
> — Forever Bowen Bubbles (@TonyF147) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/TonyF147/status/1317056425219268609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Thought it was off the other day Darren?? Don’t believe a word
>
> — Callum O’Connell (@CallumOConnell8) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/CallumOConnell8/status/1317055948419117061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [@jsullivanwhu](https://twitter.com/jsullivanwhu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@davidgold](https://twitter.com/davidgold?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@karren\_brady](https://twitter.com/karren_brady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@talkSPORT](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@talkSPORTDrive](https://twitter.com/talkSPORTDrive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and this is what the imbeciles running through club deserve for yet again leaving everything g to the last minute [https://t.co/UcyVCjbRTD](https://t.co/UcyVCjbRTD)
>
> — Der Real Hammer (@Cbbear75) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/Cbbear75/status/1317056761770217472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 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](https://twitter.com/IRONSSSS/status/1317055858027659264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Classic us in the last 10 years.\
> No more.[#GSBOUT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSBOUT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Steve Smith (@hornchurchammer) [October 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/hornchurchammer/status/1317058148679798786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***West Ham fans, what are your thoughts on Benrahma’s failed medical? Comment below with your views!***