"Flamengo are advancing in talks with West Ham over the signing of Lucas Paquetá although sources have told ESPN that the midfielder is most likely to remain with the London outfit until the end of the season. Paquetá, who has 18 months left on his contract with the Hammers, wants to return to Brazil in this transfer window. However, the Brazil international would only leave this month if Flamengo meet the £50 million ($67.2m) asking price requested by West Ham,"
"Asked about Paquetá, Nuno said ahead of Saturday's league game at Tottenham: "I think it's a situation all of us at the club have to solve. We always want our best players to be involved, and Lucas is one of our best players, so let's try to solve the situation. My job is to get the best out of all the players.""
Flamengo are in talks with West Ham to sign Lucas Paquetá, but the midfielder is expected to stay at West Ham until the end of the season unless Flamengo meet a £50 million asking price this month. Paquetá has 18 months remaining on his West Ham contract and wants to return to Brazil this transfer window. West Ham would consider Flamengo's €40m offer only if the move is postponed until July. Paquetá has agreed personal terms with Flamengo and would sign a four-year contract. West Ham coach Nuno Espírito Santo opposes a midseason sale, viewing Paquetá as an undisputed starter and key asset in the relegation fight. Paquetá has four Premier League goals and one assist in 18 appearances; West Ham sit 18th in the table.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]