"The Hammers have more to deal with than a relegation battle that's threatening to get away from them. After holding on to attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta in the summer transfer window, the Brazilian's status is at the heart of a looming crisis at the London Stadium. Paqueta has reportedly made clear his desire to leave West Ham and a return to Brazil could be on the cards for the 28-year-old former AC Milan and Lyon man."
"Personal terms [were] agreed days ago, claims Romano. Flamengo [are] set for new talks with West Ham over the next few days as [they] feel [the] English club can now open doors to an exit. Losing Paqueta at this juncture would present Nuno with a major issue but the player has an additional incentive to leave the club before a potential relegation from the Premier League."
West Ham United sit seven points from safety after a 10-match winless run, placing the club in a serious relegation fight. Lucas Paqueta has informed the club that he wishes to return to Rio de Janeiro this month and Flamengo have agreed personal terms while pursuing talks with West Ham. Paqueta has not reached peak form this season but remains one of the few players capable of producing match-winning individual moments. Losing him would create a major problem for manager Nuno Espirito Santo. A West Ham source says first-team contracts include 50% salary reduction clauses in the event of relegation.
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