He had verbally agreed a new four - year deal with West Ham in May 2007 , only to go back on the agreement in a bid to move to Liverpool .
Benayoun moved to Liverpool under controversial circumstances .
Benayoun had verbally agreed a new four - year deal with West Ham in May 2007 , only to go back on the agreement in a bid to move to Liverpool .
Benayoun moved to Liverpool under controversial circumstances .