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Published on 2024-02-21 17:44:00
Manchester City’s interest in midfielder Lucas Paqueta has put West Ham on alert for a potential revival of interest in the player in the upcoming transfer windows. Last summer, Manchester City were close to signing Paqueta in a deal worth £80 million before it was revealed that the player was being investigated for breaching FA betting rules. As a result, City shifted their focus to signing Matheus Nunes.
Despite the signings of Nunes and Mateo Kovacic, City remains interested in recruiting in the midfield, potentially turning back to Lucas Paqueta. According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is still keen on the Brazilian international, and West Ham is preparing for potential renewed interest from City in Paqueta.
The report from talkSPORT also mentions the possibility of legal action against the FA regarding loss of earnings for Paqueta, who is still in the dark about whether he will be charged over the betting rule breaches. Despite off-field issues, Paqueta has remained an integral part of David Moyes’ squad, making 27 appearances and showcasing his talents with five goals and six assists. He has recently returned to training after a calf injury.
Manchester City could use their ongoing loan agreement with West Ham over Kalvin Phillips as a potential bargaining chip in negotiations for Paqueta. Phillips, an England international, is currently on a six-month loan deal with West Ham.
Overall, the potential revival of interest in Lucas Paqueta by Manchester City has put West Ham on alert, and the ongoing situation with the Brazilian midfielder is something to monitor as the transfer window approaches. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his off-field issues, Paqueta’s talent and performance on the field make him a sought-after player for top clubs like Manchester City.
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