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Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia has been mulling over making a move for Brentford winger Said Benrahma and she may now act given today's latest twist in proceedings.
Brentford are fighting for promotion to the Premier League and could have moved into the automatic spots had they beaten Stoke this afternoon.
Second-placed West Brom lost 2-1 against Huddersfield yesterday but the Bees failed to take control of the situation as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at the bet365 Stadium.
Benrahma has been a key figure in Brentford's climb up the table scoring 17 goals and registering eight assists.
The Algerian left-sided player is a tricky customer and has often made the Championship look easy.
If Brentford earn a place in the Premier League then Benrahma's price will rise substantially which may be off-putting for Granovskaia.
Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia may change her transfer plans (Image: GETTY)
However, the west Londoners missed a glorious opportunity and will take their fate down to the final match of the season.
Brentford take on struggling Barnsley on Wednesday and they need to close the one-point gap to West Brom, who conclude their campaign against Queens Park Rangers.
If Thomas Frank's side fail to land promotion then Granovskaia may pick up a bargain in Benrahma.
Brentford will still have the play-offs to contend as they hunt a place in the top division.
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