Finance expert questions how recent West Ham player sale went through

Football finance expert slbsn has raised questions about the transfer of Said Benrahma from West Ham United to Lyon, which was completed for a fee of £12.3 million in the summer.

Benrahma had spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, and the permanent transfer was seen as a good piece of business for both clubs.However, the deal has taken on a new light in the wake of Lyon’s spending spree this summer, which has seen them spend £50 million on signings from Nottingham Forest and another £15 million on Benrahma.

This has raised eyebrows given the current financial crisis in Ligue 1, which has seen a new TV deal collapse and left many clubs struggling to balance their books.slbsn took to social media to express their amazement at Lyon’s ability to spend so much money in the current financial climate, saying “Amazing in this context that Lyon have spent £50m with Forest and another £15m with West Ham. And made other signings too.

” The expert’s comments have sparked a wider debate about the financial health of Ligue 1 clubs and their ability to spend big in the transfer market.For West Ham United, the sale of Benrahma has provided a welcome boost to their finances, with the club receiving a significant fee for the Algerian winger.

The Hammers have already moved to replace Benrahma with the signing of Luis Guilherme, and are expected to target further attacking additions in the coming weeks.The financial difficulties facing Ligue 1 clubs could potentially work in West Ham’s favor, as it may reduce the competition for some player’s signatures. The Hammers have already been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, and may see the financial crisis in France as an opportunity to strengthen their squad without breaking the bank.

In other transfer news, West Ham have been linked with a move for Jhon Duran from Aston Villa, with personal terms already agreed with the Colombian striker. The club has also submitted a bid worth more than £12m for Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana.