Manchester United are ready to rival neighbours Manchester City for Lucas Paqueta, with INEOS lining up a marquee summer signing.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United are keen to rival Manchester City in the race for Lucas Paqueta. West Ham is bracing for big offers in the summer, with the 26-year-old South American likely to leave the London Stadium for a bigger career challenge.
Manchester United in Lucas Paqueta race
Manchester United are in a period of transition, as per many experts, and the arrival of INEOS certainly signals the beginning of a new era. The Sir Jim Ratcliffe-led group will want to bring some notable players to the club to strengthen their hold on English football and help the team challenge for honours again.
They are far behind their local rivals, Manchester City, with Liverpool and Arsenal also overtaking them in challenging for major trophies. In their quest to return to the top of the table, the Red Devils are keen to bring some big names, with a big marquee signing expected to arrive in the summer.
Lucas Paqueta has emerged as a surprise name, with Manchester United ready to rival for the 26-year-old South American. The Brazilian has been a shining star under David Moyes in the 18+ months he has been at the London Stadium, and this term, he has already made 15 goal contributions to his name in all competitions.
Paqueta will look for a switch in the summer as a significant career opportunity awaits the 26-year-old South American. He may have wanted the chance last summer, but a betting allegation circling in the media may have scuppered a big move, with Manchester City backing away from the race last summer.
Manchester City front runners for Paqueta
Manchester City has revived its interest in Paqueta lately, with Pep Guardiola keen to bring the midfielder to Etihad. He wanted him last summer, but the betting allegations may have stopped the club from moving for the 26-year-old South American.
This time, things look much more transparent for all parties concerned, with a recent report even suggesting an £86 million clause in his contract that activates in the summer. For now, Manchester City are front runners for Paqueta, but things could get spicy with Manchester United’s entry.
