Brentford’s Said Benrahma is a man in demand at the moment after some fine displays in the Championship.
The creative player is being closely monitored by a number of Premier League clubs, but according to HITC, it is Aston Villa who are leading the race for his signature.
Giants Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping a close eye on the Algerian international, who can operate on either flank or in attacking midfield.
Benrahma scored ten times and assisted on 14 occasions last season and has three goals and five assists this campaign.
Brentford value him at around £20m and there could be a battle for him in a few days when the transfer window opens.
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Benrahma is a player that is ready to make the step up into the Premier League. Him and Maupay were standout players last year, with Maupay now doing well in the top flight, Benrahma’s turn has to come soon.
Villa can offer the playmaker a lot more game time than the other interested clubs, and that should be the thing that Dean Smith and the board push the most during the negotiations.
Benrahma will want to play and show what he is capable of. The most likely place where he will be able to do that is Villa Park.
