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      West Ham star Said Benrahma lined up for Premier League transfer switch but also has Saudi interest

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      BRENTFORD are looking into a shock cheap return deal for West Ham attacker Said Benrahma.The Bees sold Benrahma to the Hammers but would like him to come back in a bargain move before the window shuts.
      Brentford want to re-sign Said BenrahmaCredit: Getty
      Benrahma can leave West Ham if the price is right but he seems to have interest in Saudi Arabia and has recently changed agents to find him a move.
      French sides Lyon and Marseille also tried for Benrahma but Brentford are now in the mix after deciding Sunderland winger Jack Clarke is priced too high.
      Benrahma joined West Ham in a £25million transfer from Brentford in 2021 and has since made 155 appearances for David Moyes’ side.
      However, the winger has struggled to find his form this season.
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      He is yet to score a goal despite making 22 appearances across all competitions.
      Moyes has favoured Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen on the wings over Benrahma this season, meaning many of the 28-year-old’s appearances have come off the bench.
      Fornals is also understood to be on the verge of a move away.
      Real Betis are pushing to sign him in a £10m transfer this month.
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      West Ham completed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on a six-month loan on Friday.
      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but the two clubs are expected to discuss a potential permanent transfer in the summer. More

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      West Ham ‘in negotiations with Spanish side to sell out-of-favour midfielder for £10.25m’ after Phillips’ arrival

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      WEST HAM star Pablo Fornals is allegedly on the verge of joining Real Betis.The 27-year-old Spanish international midfielder arrived at the Hammers from Villarreal back in 2019.
      Pablo Fornals looks set to leave West Ham this weekCredit: Rex
      Since then he has made over 150 appearances in the Premier League and helped them to Europa Conference League success last term.
      But the arrival of Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City has added more competition for match action in midfield.
      Fornals has only started four times in the top-flight already this term and has failed to score in all competitions.
      And, with just six months remaining on his contract, Fornals is free to talk to clubs from abroad regarding a potential free transfer in the summer.
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      TEAMtalk claimed yesterday that Fornals has agreed personal terms with Betis over a switch to LaLiga.
      They are managed by ex-West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini, the man who brought him to the London Stadium five years ago.
      However, Fornals does not look like he will have to wait until the end of the season to seal the return to his homeland.
      Mundo Deportivo claims that both West Ham and Betis are now in talks over a January transfer.
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      The deadline closes this Thursday and they are looking to complete a £10.25m transfer before then.
      Fornals played 20 times under Pellegrini after signing for him at West Ham, scoring twice and producing three assists. More

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      Kalvin Phillips completes West Ham medical as he nears loan deal from Man City with option to make transfer permanent

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has completed his West Ham medical as he takes a huge step towards completing his January loan.The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
      Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Phillips’ entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder.
      The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Etihad for more first-team opportunities with Euro 2024 on the horizon.
      He could be handed his debut in claret and blue against Bournemouth on February 1.
      Phillips won the Treble with City last season following his £45million move from Leeds – but he started just four games in all competitions.
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      And he has continued to struggle to break into the side, making just two starts this term.
      Phillips has not shown his best form in a Man City shirt – even breaking down in tears after a poor performance and deciding to call his ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for advice.

      Despite his restricted time on the pitch, West Ham look to have beaten competition from the likes of Juventus, Crystal Palace and Newcastle to his signature.
      The move will see David Moyes complete his midfield regeneration after ex-captain Declan Rice moved to Arsenal for £105m.
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      West Ham have already splashed the cash on Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus and now Phillips.
      The new signings have helped West Ham make it to the knockout rounds of the Europa League and fight for a fourth consecutive European qualification with the club sixth in the Premier League.
      West Ham are hopeful Phillips won’t be there only addition this January as the club pushes to sign 19-year-old winger Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland.
      There could also be departures as Said Benrahma attracts interest from Lyon and Marseille. More

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      West Ham ready to smash their transfer record to beat Newcastle and Chelsea to Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface

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      WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea.
      West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor BonifaceCredit: Reuters
      Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts.
      Boniface has been a huge hit in the Bundesliga since joining in the summer from Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
      Steidten is trying to set up a deal with his former club Leverkusen.
      West Ham have the cash for a splash and manager David Moyes is behind the idea of going big for a proven striker.
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      The Irons have long-term doubts over Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, who could both be shifted out if Boniface is landed.
      They are both on big wages so it would help to balance the books.
      West Ham could also be selling Said Benrahma later this month amid reported interest from French clubs.
      Boniface only joined Leverkusen last summer but they could be prepared to sell at a big profit and then go and find a replacement.
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      The powerful frontman has scored ten times so far in the German top-flight and is the young and exciting type who would also keep his value.
      Boniface misses the Africa Cup of Nations with injury but should be fit soon and the lay-off is not a problem for West Ham.
      The Hammers have also made a surprise inquiry for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.
      The Colombian, 20, wants more game time and may fancy a move.
      However, Villa are unlikely to do business for Duran, who has other admirers including Chelsea, unless there is a big offer rather than a loan deal on the table. More

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      West Ham ‘targeting TWO England stars including Arsenal ace in shock January loan transfers to boost European dream’

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      WEST HAM are interested in securing loan deals for England duo Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.Boss David Moyes wants to bolster his squad ahead of the January transfer deadline.
      Kalvin Phillips has hardly featured for Man City this seasonCredit: Getty
      Emile Smith Rowe has started once in the Prem this termCredit: Rex
      The Hammers are set for a busy second half of the season, as they compete in the Premier League and in Europe.
      Following Lucas Paqueta’s recent calf injury, Moyes is eager to recruit a new attacking midfielder.
      Arsenal star Smith Rowe would fit the bill, having struggled for game time during the last 18 months.
      The 23-year-old did not start a single Premier League game last season as he battled injuries.
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      This term he has started just once in the Prem, being limited to just 137 minutes in the league.
      According to The Guardian, the Hammers have enquired about Smith Rowe’s availability.
      The attacking midfielder has earned three England caps, but has not featured for Gareth Southgate’s side since March 2022.
      West Ham are also keen on Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips.
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      The East Londoners tried to sign the midfielder in January 2022 during his final season at Leeds.
      Moyes, 60, remains a fan of the 28-year-old, whose regular England squad spot could be under threat.
      City are claimed to be demanding a £7million loan fee for Phillips, who they bought for £45m in July 2022.
      The Hammers are hoping to negotiate the loan fee down as the window nears its conclusion.
      But they could face competition from the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      Phillips has played just 89 minutes of Premier League football across four cameos this season.
      Last month, Guardiola said of the out-of-favour midfielder: “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I feel so sorry for my decision for him. I’ve said that many times.
      “He doesn’t deserve what has happened to him and I’m so sorry.
      “The only thing I can say about him is I am asking for good personalities and characters and he is a perfect example. And after that I have to give him something and I didn’t do that.”
      David Moyes is keen to bolster his squadCredit: Rex More

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      Furious West Ham fans demand Said Benrahma never plays for club again after ‘assault’ on Bristol City opponent

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      FURIOUS West Ham fans have demanded that Said Benrahma “never plays for the club again” after he was sent off against Bristol City.His 51st-minute red card came with the Hammers trailing the Championship club 1-0.
      Benrahma was sent off for kicking out at his opponentCredit: BBC
      Benrahma kicked out after being on the receiving end of this tackle from Joe WilliamsCredit: BBC
      Benrahma was sent off for kicking out at Joe Williams after being on the receiving end of a heavy tackle.
      The petulant red summed up Benrahma’s night, with the winger not getting any joy down the left-flank.
      It comes with the winger being linked with a move away from the club today.
      SunSport’s Jack Rosser reported on Tuesday that West Ham had rejected a loan bid from Marseille for the winger.
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      West Ham are understood to be holding out for a fee of £25million for Benrahma this window, with Marseille’s offer only consisting of a loan with an option to buy in the summer.
      Fellow Ligue 1 giants Lyon are also understood to be interested in the Algerian winger.
      West Ham are reluctant to sell Benrahma in light of a medium-term injury to Lucas Paqueta.
      Jarrod Bowen’s struggles for fitness also affects any deal, alongside Mohammed Kudus being away at Afcon with Ghana.
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      But tonight’s red, which came with West Ham trailing 1-0 has made up a lot of fans’ minds on whether the player should be sold.
      One Hammers fan took to X to say: “Said Benrahma should never play for this club again. Absolutely disgraceful.”
      Another wrote: “Benrahma probably just ended his Premier League career there, pathetic.”
      A third posted: “Benrahma is an absolute disgrace. Hasn’t cared about West Ham all season. Wouldn’t even put him on the pitch.”
      While a fourth angry fan said: “Benrahma you moron, shouldn’t play again ffs.”
      A fifth fan said: “Pretty much assault from Benrahma.”
      West Ham boss David Moyes was in no mood to let Benrahma off the hook, either.
      On the sending off, the Scot boss said:  “It made it much more difficult that’s for sure… we were a goal down already at that point.
      “I’ve had a look at it and I don’t think we can have any complaints. I wasn’t sure about the tackle on him, that might have been questionable.
      “At the time I thought it was a hefty challenge on him.
      “I’m not sure the referee moved in quickly enough to deal with the first challenge and that allowed something else to happen. There was one on Danny Ings as well that was not the best either.
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      “I’m not taking anything away, I don’t think his reaction was correct. It was a sending off.
      “I’ve got no problem with tackling but the world we live in now, some of the decisions should be slightly different.” More

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      Injury hit West Ham consider shock Marcus Edwards transfer as ex-Tottenham star shines for Sporting Lisbon

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      WEST HAM are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon winger Marcus Edwards as they scramble for attacking reinforcements.The Hammers are urgently looking to add to their forward line this month after being hit by an injury crisis.
      Marcus Edwards has emerged as a target for West HamCredit: Reuters
      Edwards, the former Tottenham youngster, is being considered alongside Jack Clarke and Ajax’s Steven Bergwijn.
      Hammers boss David Moyes is short of quality up top after Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen limped off against Bristol City on Sunday.
      Scans have shown that Paqueta could be sidelined for up to two months, though there is hope the Brazilian could return within six weeks.
      There is better news on top scorer Bowen, who will be out for up to three weeks with his ankle injury.
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      Moyes is also without the threat of Mohammed Kudus, who is away at the African Cup of Nations with Ghana.
      The shortage of quality up front has drastically altered West Ham’s plans for this month, with the club ready to push the limits of Financial Fair Play regulations.
      Danny Ings and Said Benrahma are up for sale this month but injuries are likely to put a stop to both of them leaving.
      Wolves have been in talks over a loan move for Ings, who is one of West Ham’s highest earners but has scored just three goals since joining from Aston Villa last year.
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      The club’s winter break will be cut short next week when they face Bristol City in an FA Cup third round replay.
      Edwards has seen his career take off since moving to Sporting.
      The 25-year-old has managed a creditable 41 goals and 36 assists in 187 games in Portugal. More

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      West Ham face desperate transfer scramble with David Moyes plotting moves for two ex-Tottenham stars

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      WEST HAM are desperately looking to sign a forward this month after injuries and the African Cup of Nations decimated their forward line.Lucas Paqueta could now be sidelined for up to two months after aggravating his knee injury while Jarrod Bowen is likely to miss around three weeks with an ankle problem.
      Steven Bergwijn has emerged as a target for West HamCredit: Getty
      Jack Clarke is also being monitoredCredit: Getty
      Michail Antonio suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury and could be out for another six weeks, while Mohammed Kudus is away with Ghana at AFCON.
      Hammers boss David Moyes was confident January would not need to be busy but plans have now been changed, with one source saying the club are “urgently” looking to find reinforcements this month.
      Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn is well liked while Sunderland winger Jack Clarke is also being monitored.
      The club’s injury crisis is likely to put a stop on moves away for Danny Ings and Said Benrahma.
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      Wolves have been in talks over a loan move for former Liverpool man Ings, who is one of West Ham’s highest earners but has scored just three goals since joining from Aston Villa last year.
      Lyon are interested in a move for Benrahma, who West Ham value at £20million.
      Ideally West Ham will sell players before buying due to financial restrictions, but the club are now prepared to push the boundaries on Financial Fair Play in order to bring someone in.
      Moyes is now left with Ings and Divin Mubama as his only options to play through the middle.
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      Jarrod Bowen is set to be absent for at least two weeks with an ankle injuryCredit: AFP
      Lucas Paqueta could miss two months with a knee issueCredit: Reuters
      Ings has not settled while the chances Mubama has been given has left the Hammers boss feeling the youngster, who is out of contract in the summer, is not ready for this level.
      West Ham’s winter break will be cut short next week when they face Bristol City in an FA Cup third round replay.
      The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw by Liam Manning’s side on Sunday. More