Brentford boss Thomas Frank admits he doesn’t know if Said Benrahma will be staying this summer but is in no doubt the Algerian’s recent exploits have only added to his value.
Benrahma has been linked with a Premier League move all summer. Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have all been rumoured to be interested.
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But with a move yet to materialise, Frank handed Benrahma his first start of the season and was rewarded with a spectacular display in a convincing 3-0 win.
“Am I confident he will stay? I’m confident that I would love him to stay, and I would love to have him,” said Frank.
“But I don’t know. Honestly. If the price is right we are open to selling, but if not we will be happy for him to stay.
“Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship. Has he added a few million to his price? 100 per cent!”
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Brentford were leading through a first-half Marcus Forss goal when Benrahma grabbed his first, finishing at the far post from a free-kick.
His second was a special strike, turning and firing home from 25 yards to give his potential suitors another nudge.
What Brentford would have given for a performance like this two months ago, when they were beaten to promotion by Fulham in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.
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Frank insisted this victory was not about revenge but about reaching the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history.
“No, but it’s particularly satisfying that we wrote history tonight at the new stadium,” he added. “Beating a local rival and creating history, we are very pleased.”
Brentford have been given a home tie against Newcastle in the quarter-finals but for now all focus is on making sure Benrahma stays.
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