The Fun Factory Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I don't think giving both Nyland and Jota a painting of a spitfire is going to free up enough dough to get this one through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Come on lads, 100 pages by the end of Wednesday. We've got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 West Ham agreed a fee for him £30m apparently medical due Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Just now, gwi1890 said: West Ham agreed a fee for him £30m apparently medical due Wednesday Put this into perspective - Benrahma will be the most expensive Championship transfer of all time for a player not on a team relegated the previous season... We paid 26 million for Watkins and Brentford fans all will tell you he was the better and more consistent prospect of the two of them. If Benrahma doesn't start immediately pulling strings for West Ham, this will be a disaster of a transfer for them. Will be on huge wages, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, KMitch said: Put this into perspective - Benrahma will be the most expensive Championship transfer of all time for a player not on a team relegated the previous season... We paid 26 million for Watkins and Brentford fans all will tell you he was the better and more consistent prospect of the two of them. If Benrahma doesn't start immediately pulling strings for West Ham, this will be a disaster of a transfer for them. Will be on huge wages, too. Bowen worked out well for them. Bowen and Benrahma on either wing is a massive improvement for them over this time last year when it was the disinterested Anderson and Yarmolenko. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Yeah, I feel like we could have got Benrahma if we really wanted him. The fact that we didn't suggests Deano just doesn't think he represents good value or isn't what we need, whereas he apparently was willing to put his neck on the line to get Watkins signed. On that basis I don't really feel like we're missing out if he goes to West Ham (even if he goes on and does well there). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 He probably could have got a move to Villa but hedged his bets and now he's going to West Ham and although he'll get a nice pay raise, he could get relegated right back to the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, maqroll said: He probably could have got a move to Villa but hedged his bets and now he's going to West Ham and although he'll get a nice pay raise, he could get relegated right back to the Championship. Sadly I don’t think West Ham will be anywhere near relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Adam2003 said: Sadly I don’t think West Ham will be anywhere near relegation. I don't either. As garbage as a manager as Smeagol is, that squad is too good to drop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I think anything can happen this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) I really wanted this guy in. I get the feeling his wage demands were far too high for our structure, we’ve shown we’re willing to pay the transfer fees. I hope to be proved wrong, but I get the feeling he will do better than Traore, and end up representing the better value in the transfer fee. Edited October 12, 2020 by Thug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, KMitch said: Put this into perspective - Benrahma will be the most expensive Championship transfer of all time for a player not on a team relegated the previous season... We paid 26 million for Watkins and Brentford fans all will tell you he was the better and more consistent prospect of the two of them. If Benrahma doesn't start immediately pulling strings for West Ham, this will be a disaster of a transfer for them. Will be on huge wages, too. I think we paid £28 million rising to £33 million. At least that was what was reported. Benrahma has been reported as a package rising to £30 million. What the initial sum is I dunno. But like I've said for months I'm really unsure how effective Benrahma is at the PL level. I much prefer Watkins at the money involved. For our part he wasn't really what was needed after we kept Grealish anyway. Benrahma is a spectacular showboat 5-a-side'esque player, but if he can follow up with the same end product in a much tougher league, that remains to be seen. I have my doubts. But he'll be interesting to watch from a neutral perspective. Some of his moves are a treat to behold. Edited October 12, 2020 by KenjiOgiwara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 12, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 Close the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentfordnylons Posted October 12, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 59 minutes ago, villarule123 said: Close the thread The fat lady ain’t even in the building,do you honestly believe those toe rags in east London will pay that?Think there is more chance of Palace or Villa signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Not sure I even want him.... don’t see him being that effective in the PL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxstock92 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 25 minutes ago, Brentfordnylons said: The fat lady ain’t even in the building,do you honestly believe those toe rags in east London will pay that?Think there is more chance of Palace or Villa signing him. I think they will. Palace signed Eze and not sure what other options they have outside, would he fit in the squad? Can’t see him being a starter here, not sure he would be happy with the role we would offer him. think I’m 60/40 him staying at Brentford/signing for West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 is he traores position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, beachboys1 said: is he traores position No Grealish. But Grealish Benrahma Traore Trez and AEG can all play either side/have done/switch sides during games anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, beachboys1 said: is he traores position No. Typically plays on the left where Jack is currently. However, we need options/rotation etc.. I am hoping that AEG goes out which only leaves us with three wide players and I also see Jack as the cover for Barkley, so we could do with another body. I would have loved Rashica but Benrhama would be good. However, I think King may be the answer as he can play across the front three, brings PL experience and is less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, barry'sboots said: No. Typically plays on the left where Jack is currently. However, we need options/rotation etc.. I am hoping that AEG goes out which only leaves us with three wide players and I also see Jack as the cover for Barkley, so we could do with another body. I would have loved Rashica but Benrhama would be good. However, I think King may be the answer as he can play across the front three, brings PL experience and is less expensive. Agreed, Benrahma won't move for a rotation/ backup spot and he isn't going to get into our first team on merit at the moment. Its also stupid money for someone that isn't coming in to start. I rate him, and think he'll do fine in the Premier League, but we don't need him at the moment. Thread should be moved to other football, pending closure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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