WEST HAM’S £25million move for Said Benrahma is on the verge of collapsing with Bournemouth star Josh King now their No1 target, according to reports.
The Hammers had appeared to be on the brink of signing the in-demand Brentford winger, 25, over the weekend.
West Ham’s move for Said Benrahma is said to have collapsedCredit: Alamy Live News
West Ham will now focus their attention on £18m-rated Josh KingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
David Moyes’ side believed they’d completed a deal worth £17m up front, with a further £8m in add-ons.
Benrahma was even due to have his medical at the London Stadium following his return from Algeria duty.
But the Mirror now claim the deal is dead in the water, despite Benrahma desperately trying to leave.
The Algerian believes Brentford ‘broke promises’ and is even said to have contacted the club’s co-director, Phil Giles, about his position.
West Ham are now set to launch a second bid for King having seen a £13m offer knocked back at the weekend.
Bournemouth are believed to be holding out for a fee of closer to £18m.
And with West Ham NOT landing Benrahma, they should now have the money to move for the in-demand striker.
The Hammers have until 5pm on October 16 to sign King thanks to the domestic transfer window.
The players Premier League sides may still sign in the ‘domestic’ window
Premier League clubs can only sign players from the Football League – or non-league – after the main transfer window closed on October 5.
King was also linked with a return to Manchester United over the summer and in January, with West Brom also interested.
The Norwegian has scored 48 Premier League goals for Bournemouth since joining in 2015 from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Said Benrahma proves he has the right moves in Brentford training
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
