Manchester City are keen on signing the West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta at the end of the season.
A report from Football Insider claims that they will return with an offer for the Brazilian midfielder during the summer transfer window.
Manchester City tried to sign the player at the start of the season and they agreed on a deal worth around £80 million to sign the player. However, the agreement collapsed after the player was investigated by the FA for betting.
Manchester City will look to renew their interest in the player during the summer transfer window and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The 26-year-old has been a key player for West Ham since joining the club and he has proven himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League. There is no doubt that he is good enough to play for a club like Manchester City and he could be a useful option for them in the middle of the park.
Paqueta is good enough for Manchester City
The 26-year-old will add work rate, creativity, goals and technical ability to the Manchester City midfield. The Premier League champions need more depth in the side and the 26-year-old should prove to be the ideal acquisition for them. The opportunity to join Manchester City will be a tempting proposition for the player as well. He want to join a club capable of winning major trophies and Manchester City certainly have a proven track record when it comes to fighting for major honours.
Paqueta is at the peak of his powers and he will feel that this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and join a bigger club. West Ham United are unlikely to let him leave for cheap and they will demand the premium for the midfielder. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can convince Hammers to sell the player for the previously agreed £80 million fee in the summer.
Although the price might seem like a premium, Paqueta is well settled in English football and he could make an immediate impact at his new club.
