West Ham are counting on Olympique Lyon keeping hold of Said Benrahma.

Football Insider says Benrahma, on loan from West Ham, may remain with the French club.

The Hammers management expects Lyon to buy the 28-year-old Algeria international on a permanent basis.

The forward joined OL in the winter transfer window.

This season, Benrahma has played 6 matches for Lyon and scored 1 goal. In 22 matches for West Ham, the forward produced an assist.