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title: "Four reasons why Newcastle should sign Benrahma in January"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2019/09/13/four-reasons-why-newcastle-should-sign-benrahma-in-january/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2019-09-13T20:00:04Z"
modified: "2019-09-13T20:00:04Z"
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# Four reasons why Newcastle should sign Benrahma in January

Newcastle have been linked with a move for Brentford midfielder Said Benrahma this week.

[The Chronicle](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/09/12/newcastle-eyeing-benrahma-swoop-would-he-be-a-good-signing/) have claimed that Benrahma was a target for Newcastle in the summer transfer window, but the club were unable to get a deal over the line.

They are now considering a potential swoop for the playmaker in the January window, as Steve Bruce weighs up whether or not to add to his squad.

Benrahma enjoyed a sensational 2018/19 season with Brentford in the Championship, scoring 10 and assisting 14. No player in the second tier registered more assists in the Algerian international.

Newcastle have struggled in the attacking midfield role this season, with Miguel Almiron yet to record a goal or assist in nine months at the club following his move from Atlanta in January.

So, would Benrahma be a good signing for Newcastle in January? Here are four reasons why he would be…