According to The Sun, Said Benrahma may be the next to leave West Ham United after Thilo Kehrer reached a deal with Ligue 1 powerhouse Monaco.
The German defender is almost finished with his initial loan move out of the London Stadium, which can be made permanent in the summer for £9.5 million, according to a story published by the newspaper on its website on January 4.
Benrahma is one player that is anticipated to leave East London with Kehrer, as West Ham is eager to reduce wages this month before bringing in any new players. David Moyes is also eager to bring in a new left winger this month.
The Algerian winger’s deal with the Hammers expires at the end of the 2024–2025 campaign, and if the appropriate buyer is interested in him this month, he might help raise some much-needed cash for possible additions.
In motion
While Benrahma’s whereabouts and timing in January remain unclear, it is quite likely that the 28-year-old will not be playing for West Ham United come February.
This season, the Algerian has only made five Premier League starts and has mostly been a supporting cast member at London Stadium. He has only managed to record one assist and has failed to have the required effect even when Moyes has selected him.
Benrahma is the victim of a little movement in the hierarchy at London Stadium that was inevitable with the arrival of Mohammed Kudus during the summer transfer window. He’s practically become too much of a burden.
With just 18 months remaining on his deal, the 28-year-old’s contract offers the Hammers their final chance to pay a fair price for his services. Before the end of the month, they need to locate him a suitable suitor so they can use the money for anything else.
