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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies could make move for Said Benrahma after West Ham move stalls"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-magpies-could-make-move-for-said-benrahma-after-west-ham-move-stalls/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jordan Rushworth"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2020-10-13T11:00:54Z"
modified: "2020-10-13T11:00:54Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies could make move for Said Benrahma after West Ham move stalls

**Newcastle United [could take advantage](https://londonfootballnews.co.uk/west-ham/football-wls-west-ham-crystal-palace-newcastle-benrahma-place/) of West Ham’s move for Brentford forward Said Benrahma reportedly stalling, with the Magpies amongst the sides also interested in the attacker.**

The Magpies have been named as one of the Premier League clubs who are interested in making a potential move for Benrahma before the domestic transfer window closes. Newcastle, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all believed to be in the race for the 25-year-old, as per the [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-joe-rodon-22824882).

### **West Ham stalling could benefit Magpies**

It is believed that [West Ham had agreed a deal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/benrahma-fee-agreed/) with Brentford worth £17 million, with another £8 million in potential add-ons included. However, that the deal is now stalling as the Hammers look set to focus their full attention on securing a move for Bournemouth’s Josh King instead.

Benrahma is also thought to have fallen out with the Bees’ hierarchy, as per [The Mirror.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/said-benrahmas-25million-transfer-set-22833104)

The stalling move between Benrahma and West Ham could now potentially open the door for both Crystal Palace and Newcastle to try and pursue a move for the forward. Although, it appears that Palace are better placed at this stage to make the move than the Magpies, as per [London Football News](https://londonfootballnews.co.uk/west-ham/football-wls-west-ham-crystal-palace-newcastle-benrahma-place/).

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However, it has also been reported that West Ham have not yet given up on signing Benrahma, with the Hammers remaining in talks with the 25-year-old over a move but personal terms have yet to be agreed between the two parties, as per [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre).

### **Said Benrahma arrival looks unlikely but would be quality addition**

Whilst it does look unlikely that the Magpies will be able to secure a move for Benrahma, were they to take advantage of the situation with West Ham, the player would be a very good addition for Newcastle. The forward had an exceptional campaign last term, hitting 17 goals and registering eight assists, as per [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/said-benrahma/354808).

However, it is not just his ability in the final third that makes Benrahma a quality potential addition, but also his ability to commit defenders and retain possession, with the forward having averaged 3.1 successful dribbles and maintained a 78% passing accuracy in the Championship last season (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/said-benrahma/354808)).

**Geordies, would Benrahma improve Newcastle’s attack or would he not be worth the fee? Let us know your thoughts below!**