The drama surrounding Benrahma has continued at a pace, the on off deal is on again, but now the player is arriving on loan instead of on a permanent basis, but with an obligation to buy.
Having completed the first part of his medical ahead of joining West Ham United, and already having agreed personal terms, Said Benrahma's transfer seemed just a matter of dotting the i's and crossing the t's, however, an issue has arisen from the second part of his medical.
In the last couple of seasons we have featured a 'view from the other side' exchange with Andy and his pals at www.spursforlife.com, as one of their contributors Ryan Curtis most eloquently writes below, the fiercly contested rivalry both on and off the pitch between Tottenham and West Ham will be sadly missing without the crowds in attendance.
West Ham United are expected to officially announce the signing of Said Benrahma from Brentford FC on a five year deal with an option for a further two years, there is some debate, as is often the case, over the fee and the ubiquitous add ons that are now part of 'big' transfer deals.
Just when Hammers fans were anticipating a massive transfer coup, with not one but two sought after players arriving within 24 Hours of each other, the second of the deals has hit the skids.
As we publish, the exact outcome of the 'Said Benrahma' transfer saga is still proving difficult to predict, however the major stumbling block that has prevented the deal from getting over the line is on the point of being resolved to the satisfaction of ALL parties. Unfortunately the 'ray of light' that shines bright for fans as they anticipate the arrival of the 'Algerian Messi', will be tempered by the dark cloud about to descend on the little jewel', Manuel Lanzini.
On the face of it, Said Benrahma's transfer from Brentford to West Ham should have been quite straight forward, or at least as straight forward as any transfer deal can be that is, however the deal hit the buffers and was postponed until certain 'details' could be ironed out!
We have learned the reason why the deal has become so protracted, quite simply it is all about money, and for once it s not West Ham United's fault! The two clubs have agreed with an amicable fee, and wages aren't seen to be a problem, so what money problem has put the deal in jeopardy?
If you believe in omens, then Hammers acquisition of 'Les' Dawson on loan from relegated Watford will have you more than a little worried, having previously been relegated with West Brom, and then been relegated with Watford, it appears the 30 year old defender is going for a triumvirate of teams that have names beginning with 'W's to drop down a division with.
The expression 'you couldn't make it up' springs to mind when trying to summarise West Ham United's desperate and disparate transfer activity during stage two of the transfer window, the opportunity to 'trade' between Barclays Premier League and Championship clubs lasts until Friday, of course players who are free agents can sign any time they like so long as there is available space in a club's declared squad.
Forget James Tarkowski, Duje Caleta-Car and Wesley Fofana, the Hammers 'Comedy Show' are pleased to announce the impending arrival of none other than Watford's unwanted opening act, 'Les' Dawson! Now we know Panto season is just around the corner, and this year in particular it will be extremely difficult to put on a good show, however the Hammers hierarchy have searched long and hard for a 'fitting' centre back and are consequently looking forward to welcoming the 30 year old 'young at heart'.