"Chelsea have stuck quite strictly to a policy of recruiting the world's best young players under their current ownership. The Blues invested a lot in the likes of Estevao Willian, Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap over the summer. Lucas Paqueta celebrates a goal for West Ham (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) This also follows other key players such as Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto being snapped up at a young age."
"CFC might well be tempted to make the occasional exception to their main transfer strategy, but it's debatable if someone like Paqueta is worth it. The former Lyon man hasn't really been at his best for the Hammers of late, so there seems little reason for Chelsea to go out of their way to bring him in at the expense of someone who might be a better long-term investment."
Flamengo have made an initial approach to West Ham for Lucas Paqueta, with West Ham rejecting the offer and Flamengo preparing improved proposals that could reach €40 million. Paqueta, 28, has advisers who believe remaining in Europe suits his career better. Chelsea are reportedly considering entering the race for Paqueta despite the club's current recruitment strategy prioritising younger prospects. Chelsea invested heavily in several teenage or early-twenties signings and other young midfield stars, making Paqueta an atypical target. Paqueta's recent form for West Ham has dipped, prompting questions over whether he would fit as a long-term investment.
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