"Lucas Paqueta asked to be left out of West Ham's FA Cup tie against QPR and is keen to join Flamengo this month. The midfielder has grown disillusioned with life in England and wants to return to Brazil. Flamengo are willing to pay 40m (34.7m) for Paqueta, who was last year cleared of alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting regulations, and it is unclear whether the Brazilian will play for West Ham again."
"The uncertainty over his future increased when he missed the third-round win over QPR despite being fit. West Ham are aware of the 28-year-old's unhappiness but wary of selling him before the end of the season. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are 18th in the Premier League before visiting Tottenham on Saturday and regard Paqueta as a key asset in their fight against relegation."
"The episode cost the playmaker a move to Manchester City and is one of the reasons why he does not want to stay in England. West Ham are disappointed with Paqueta's determination to leave given that they supported him during the investigation. However, the player has struggled to contain his emotions and boiled over during a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool in November. Paqueta picked up a ludicrous red card when he received two bookings in quick succession for dissent."
Lucas Paqueta has requested to be left out of West Ham's FA Cup tie as he seeks a January return to Flamengo, who are prepared to offer £34.7m. The 28-year-old has grown disillusioned with life in England and missed a recent match despite being fit. West Ham recognize his unhappiness but are reluctant to sell before season end because Paqueta is viewed as crucial in their relegation fight. His form declined after an FA spot-fixing investigation in 2023 that cost a move to Manchester City. Paqueta hopes to return to Brazil before the World Cup.
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