According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Aston Villa have seen a bid for winger Said Benrahma rejected by Brentford.
Benrahma, 23, had an excellent 2018-19 campaign for Brentford – scoring 11 times and contributing 17 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions.
According to Dorsett, Villa have had a bid knocked back for the attacker, whilst the Bees have made it clear that only ‘a huge offer’ would tempt them into a sale.
Villa are currently preparing for life back in the Premier League and it is shaping up to be a very interesting transfer window for Dean Smith’s side.
However, it appears that it will be difficult for the club to secure a deal for Benrahma, who would provide real quality in the final third of the field.
The Villa fans have been on social media reacting to the latest developments.
And a selection of their views on the update can be seen below:
Why are we still trying to sign championship quality players?
— Craig (@Craig92308868) June 10, 2019
he will put in a transfer request if he has a brain
— David ??????? (@David1lj) June 10, 2019
Benrahma might force a move now
— maurice newton (@villamozz) June 10, 2019
That’s absolutely what he will do.
— Jb08 (@jsb_av1) June 10, 2019
Transfer request incoming
— Axel Mings ??????? (@RHunter007) June 10, 2019
Offer 20 mil
— mjolnir_mar_emery⚡️ (@76maulz) June 10, 2019
Surely he would want a chance to play in prem.give them what they want villa he’s a top player.utv!!!
— chris bilsby (@bils85) June 10, 2019
We really don’t want to sell him – buuuut we could be persuaded with more cash. Nice one.
— JayUTV (@JayVtid) June 10, 2019