Lucas Paqueta has agreed terms with Brazilian side Flamengo, with talks ongoing with West Ham over a move. this month.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Lucas Paqueta is eager to leave West Ham United this month and has agreed on personal terms with Brazilian side Flamengo. The Hammers are yet to decide on the midfielder’s future, with talks reportedly going on to determine the outcome of this story.
West Ham are making some moves in the transfer market by bringing in key reinforcements to aid their chance of staying alive in the Premier League. The Hammers are languishing in the relegation zone as things stand, with some seven points separating them from the nearest safety spot.
While they are still seeking fresh reinforcements, there has been a development with one of their key stars. It appears Lucas Paqueta is eager to leave the club this month and make a return to his native Brazil, where Flamengo are interested.
Paqueta has seemingly agreed on personal terms with Flamengo and is pushing to get a move away, as talks with West Ham are underway. The Brazilian, who joined in a £36.5 million deal from Lyon in the summer of 2022, has had his sights on an exit for a few years now, but a recent betting charge may have scuppered a move previously.
Back in the summer, he was heavily linked with Aston Villa, but eventually chose to continue with the Hammers. He was reportedly ready to push for a move in January after the plight of the club this season in the league, as relegation seems like a strong possibility.
Will West Ham sell Lucas Paqueta?
As much as the Hammers are doing the work in the window, losing a player of the £36.5 million West Ham United star’s quality will be a bitter blow to their chances of survival. Some reports lately indicated the Londoners might demand a premium fee, but with Paqueta pushing for an exit, there might be a compromise.
West Ham are set to make a big decision on Paqueta’s future, as there’s a real possibility his market value depreciates should the club suffer relegation. Hence, should Flamengo pays a reasonable price this month, and with the player pushing, the Hammers might concede and sell Paqueta to Flamengo.
