West Ham United is facing criticism for the mishandling of the departures of Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals. Former Hammers and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has expressed his frustration, suggesting that those responsible for the “embarrassing” handling of the transfers should be sacked.
Both Benrahma and Fornals saw their moves delayed and nearly collapsed due to paperwork issues. Fornals’ transfer to Real Betis was stalled due to technical difficulties with his paperwork, while Benrahma’s move to Lyon was on the verge of collapsing before FIFA intervened.
McAvennie, while admitting he was pleased to see both players leave, emphasized the need for accountability within the club. He criticized the handling of the transfers on deadline day, suggesting that those responsible should have been more proficient in dealing with last-minute transfers.
The former striker highlighted the embarrassment caused to the club by the mismanagement of the transfers. He stressed that such incidents tarnish the image of the club and suggested that the responsible individuals should face consequences for their actions.
McAvennie also expressed his belief that manager David Moyes would not have been pleased with how the situation unfolded. While acknowledging Fornals’ contributions to the team, he stated that the midfielder deserved to move on and play elsewhere. Regarding Benrahma, McAvennie suggested that the player appeared disinterested and needed to give his all on the pitch.
The criticism comes at a time when West Ham United is enjoying a successful spell on the pitch, sitting comfortably in the Premier League table. However, the mismanagement of player transfers has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike about the club’s operations off the field.
As the fallout from the Benrahma and Fornals departures continues, West Ham United will need to address the issues raised and ensure better handling of future transfer dealings to avoid similar controversies.
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