West Ham has agreed to a loan offer from Lyon for winger Said Benrahma until the season's end, with a potential £15m obligation to buy, pending the player's decision. Benrahma, 28, who joined West Ham from Brentford in 2020, holds a contract until 2026 but has faced criticism for inconsistency during his tenure with the Hammers.
While Benrahma notably scored in the Europa Conference League final last season, he has struggled to maintain form, failing to secure a goal in 22 appearances this season and facing a red card in an FA Cup replay defeat against Bristol City. Despite his notable contributions, he was controversially omitted from Algeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
In a separate development, West Ham has rebuffed an initial bid from Real Betis for Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals. With Fornals having started only four Premier League games this season, West Ham may consider a future offer, signaling their willingness to negotiate the player's departure to secure more consistent playing time elsewhere.
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