Brazilian giants Flamengo are ready to fork out €50 million to bring West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta back to the club.
Flamengo are looking to make a marquee signing in the ongoing transfer window to bolster their midfield. The Brazilian outfit have their eyes set on their academy graduate, Lucas Paqueta, who has been doing wonders for West Ham United in the Premier League.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Flamengo are ready to table a €50 million offer to re-sign him. The player is keen on making a return to his homeland, and the sizeable offer will certainly force the Hammers to consider a potential sale.
Paqueta came up the ranks at Flamengo and made a name for himself while playing for their first team. He then had successful spells at AC Milan and Lyon before joining the London club in the summer of 2022.
Over the years, the attacking midfielder has been one of the standout performers for the Hammers. While he still has around 18 months left on his deal, the Brazilian seems set to part ways with the club. He reportedly wants to return to his homeland, and Flamengo are keen on having him on their roster once again.
Flamengo are going all-out for Paqueta
The Brazilian club are very serious about their pursuit and are ready to put forward an offer that is normally beyond the financial limits of a South American club. The reigning Brazilian and Copa Libertadores champions are set to table an offer worth €50 million.
Despite the players’ desire to leave, the Hammers are reluctant to sell. However, the offer on the table will make them rethink their stance. The fact that he hasn’t been involved in their recent fixtures suggests an exit might be around the corner.
Since the Hammers signed him for just €40 million back in the day, they will be pleased to raise a significant fee from the transfer of a player who no longer wants to continue at the club.