West Ham star Lucas Paqueta could possibly be on the verge of a shock transfer again to Brazil in January, in accordance with studies.
Paqueta arrived on the London Stadium for £36.5m plus add-ons (per BBC Sport) in the summertime of 2022 and shortly established himself as a key participant.
So far, the 54-time Brazil worldwide has registered 15 objectives and 14 assists in 97 appearances throughout all competitions, together with a objective and 4 assists to assist West Ham win the 2023 Uefa Convention League.
However this season, Paqueta’s kind has nose-dived, with followers annoyed at a lot of torpid performances.
That’s hardly shocking given the 27-year-old is presently battling in opposition to playing fees that would even see him given a life ban from soccer if discovered responsible.
Lucas Paqueta to go away West Ham?
Along with his greatest kind behind him and West Ham needing to lift funds following a heavy summer season of spending, Paqueta could also be a main candidate for the membership to promote this coming January.
In reality, in accordance with The Sun, Brazilian aspect Botafogo — presently prime of the Serie A desk — are lining up a bid for Paqueta.
What’s extra, West Ham are understood to be exhibiting an actual curiosity in Man City teen James McAtee.
McAtee loved two sturdy seasons on mortgage at Sheffield United however has performed simply 311 minutes throughout all competitions this marketing campaign, with Guardiola giving him only a single minute within the Premier League.
The England youth worldwide could possibly be obtainable for £20m in January and may he be part of, West Ham might then be snug sanctioning the departure of Paqueta.
West Ham presently sit 14th within the Premier League desk after a troublesome opening 11 video games below Julen Lopetegui.
Nonetheless, the Hammers are simply seven factors off third place in a detailed desk, travelling to Newcastle United of their first match after the worldwide break.
