West Ham star Lucas Paqueta might be on the verge of a shock transfer again to Brazil in January, in line with stories.
Paqueta arrived on the London Stadium for £36.5m plus add-ons (per BBC Sport) in the summertime of 2022 and rapidly established himself as a key participant.
Up to now, the 54-time Brazil worldwide has registered 15 objectives and 14 assists in 97 appearances throughout all competitions, together with a aim and 4 assists to assist West Ham win the 2023 Uefa Convention League.
However this season, Paqueta’s kind has nose-dived, with followers pissed off at quite a few torpid performances.
That’s hardly stunning given the 27-year-old is presently battling in opposition to playing fees that would even see him given a life ban from soccer if discovered responsible.
Lucas Paqueta to depart West Ham?
Paqueta’s days at West Ham could also be numbered. (Picture by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Along with his greatest kind behind him and West Ham needing to boost funds following a heavy summer time of spending, Paqueta could also be a primary candidate for the membership to promote this coming January.
In actual fact, in line with The Solar, Brazilian facet Botafogo — presently high of the Serie A desk — are lining up a bid for Paqueta.
What’s extra, West Ham are understood to be exhibiting an actual curiosity in Man Metropolis teen James McAtee.
McAtee loved two robust seasons on mortgage at Sheffield United however has performed simply 311 minutes throughout all competitions this marketing campaign, with Guardiola giving him only a single minute within the Premier League.
The England youth worldwide might be obtainable for £20m in January and will he be a part of, West Ham might then be snug sanctioning the departure of Paqueta.
West Ham presently sit 14th within the Premier League desk after a tricky opening 11 video games below Julen Lopetegui.
Nevertheless, the Hammers are simply seven factors off third place in an in depth desk, travelling to Newcastle United of their first match after the worldwide break.