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Over the years many observers from outside of the West Ham family have mocked or questioned the very existence of the 'West Ham Way', new signing Saïd Benrahma knows the West Ham Way before even kicking a ball for the club.

Tottenham: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Reguilon, Ndombele, Sissoko, Hojbjerg, Bergwijn, Kane, Son. Subs: Hart, Doherty, Davies, Winks, Moura, Vinicius, Bale.
West Ham: Fabianski, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Cresswell, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Masuaku, Bowen, Antonio, Fornals. Subs: Randolph, Fredericks, Diop, Noble, Snodgrass, Lanzini, Yarmolenko.

Having just been acquainted with the weird and wonderful world that is West Ham United, new signing Said Benrahma's standing has been boosted before he even kicks a ball! Hammers fans have always appreciated a 'trier', not only that though, fans also expect their players to have off field qualities, and Benrahma hasn't disappointed.

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?