Said Benrahma's rise to West Ham's chief creator provides another blow for Jesse Lingard
dailystar.co.ukWest Ham United supporters may have been disappointed not to see Jesse Lingard turning out in their claret and blue shirt this season.
But for Said Benrahma, it has provided an opportunity to hit the reset button.The Hammers made several attempts to sign Lingard on a permanent deal after his impressive loan stint last season, but Manchester United closed the door on a reunion, insisting the 28-year-old would form a key part of their squad.As that door closed to Lingard, Benrahma knew it was his moment to shine after a sub-standard opening to his career at the London Stadium.The Algerian playmaker had been chased by several clubs — even being linked with free-spending Chelsea when Frank Lampard was in charge — after a storming 2019-20 season.
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