West Ham have £13m transfer bid for Bournemouth star Josh King rejected as they close in on Said Benrahma

WEST HAM have had a bid of £13million rejected for Bournemouth's Joshua King, according to reports.

The 28-year-old is desperate to return to the Premier League after Bournemouth failed to beat the drop last season - ending their five year stay in the top flight.

King is in his final year of his contract and Bournemouth are reportedly willing to sell should a suitable offer be submitted for the forward.

The Hammers bid comes £5million shy of the £18million asking price for the Norway international.

the Cherries are believed to be furious with King after reports suggest he has already agreed personal terms with West Ham.

West Ham are however believed to be closing in on a deal for Brentford winger Said Benrahma.

The 25-year-old was one of the Championship's standout performers last season thanks to his technical ability as well as an eye for goal.

Brentford's Championship Play-Off final defeat to Fulham was disastrous, Ollie Watkins would leave to go to Aston Villa for £33million and now Benrahma could possibly be going out the door.

With Brentford inside their new stadium, it looks as if a rebuild of Thomas Frank's squad will also be needed.

King has scored 48 Premier League goals for Bournemouth since joining in 2015 from Borussia Monchengladbach.

His goalscoring ability has lead to multiple Premier League clubs being interested in acquiring his services.

Former club Manchester United failed in their attempts to resign King in January of 2020 with the Cherries rejecting a reported bid of £25million.

West Brom are also believed to be interested in signing King with boss Slaven Bilic desperate to bolster his attacking options.