Benrahma discussing personal terms with West Ham

Said Benrahma has begun discussing personal terms with West Ham ahead of his expected move to the east London club. 

West Ham and Brentford recently agreed a deal for the Algerian winger, who is set to undergo a medical and sign a five-year contract.

His transfer could end up being worth as much as £30m and has been thrashed out during negotiations between the two clubs.

Crystal Palace have also held talks with Brentford about Benrahma, who has been a revelation since being signed from Nice in 2018.

The Hammers identified Benrahma and Ebere Eze as transfer targets after the end of last season.

Palace subsequently bought Eze from QPR and have also been interested in Benrahma but are reluctant to pay the asking price – Brentford have been demanding around £30m for the Algerian winger.

But West Ham have reached an agreement, paving the way for Benrahma to move before this week’s transfer deadline.