"West Ham will sell Lucas Paqueta this month if the deal includes an agreement for Flamengo to loan the midfielder back for the rest of the season. Flamengo had an opening bid of 35m rejected for the Brazilian and are prepared to raise their offer to about 40m. Paqueta has made clear to West Ham that he wants to return to Brazil and there are signs that the transfer will go ahead."
"The Brazil international has grown disillusioned with life in England after facing allegations of spot-fixing. Paqueta was cleared of the charges last year but the episode cost him a move to Manchester City in 2023 and is said to have affected him emotionally. West Ham, who are seven points below 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, have not seen the best of Paqueta since the Football Association's investigation came to light in August 2023."
West Ham will consider selling Lucas Paqueta this month if Flamengo agree to sign him permanently and loan him back for the rest of the season. Flamengo had an opening bid of 35m rejected and are prepared to raise their offer to about 40m. Paqueta has made clear that he wants to return to Brazil and has grown disillusioned with life in England after facing spot-fixing allegations; he was cleared last year but lost a potential move to Manchester City in 2023. West Ham are seven points below 17th and fear losing Paqueta could harm their survival bid. The Brazilian transfer window closes in March.
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