Said Benrahma reacts to Premier League transfer links

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Algerian international Said Benrahma has been the subject of plenty of interest from Premier League sides during his time at Griffin Park. 

The Brentford winger has been a sensation in the Championship and was heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa last summer. 

Now the likes of Arsenal and Leicester City have been linked with the player, but Newcastle United are also believed to be keen.

As reported by the Northern Echo in February, the Magpies have been keeping tabs on Benrahma regarding a potential move in the summer. 

Now, the player himself has admitted his flattery at being linked with a move to the Premier League. 

Speaking to Le Buteur, the winger made it clear he was committed to Brentford but links to the likes of Newcastle had not gone unnoticed.

“I can not complain. I am now focused on my club in Brentford after it makes me happy that upscale Premier League clubs are behind me. I have a contract with Brentford and I have to honor them properly.”

The initial Newcastle interest in the Brentford star came before the club became the subject of a massive Saudi-backed takeover. With Benrahma potentially worth a reported (Birmingham Mail) £25 million, he appeared out of Newcastle’s reach. 

Now, he would be a solid early recruit for Newcastle’s attempt to join the Premier League elite once this takeover has been completed.