West Ham star Lucas Paqueta might be on the verge of a shock transfer again to Brazil in January, based on experiences.
Paqueta arrived on the London Stadium for £36.5m plus add-ons (per BBC Sport) in the summertime of 2022 and shortly established himself as a key participant.
Up to now, the 54-time Brazil worldwide has registered 15 objectives and 14 assists in 97 appearances throughout all competitions, together with a aim and 4 assists to assist West Ham win the 2023 Uefa Convention League.
However this season, Paqueta’s type has nose-dived, with followers annoyed at quite a few torpid performances.
That’s hardly shocking given the 27-year-old is presently battling in opposition to playing costs that might even see him given a life ban from soccer if discovered responsible.
Lucas Paqueta to go away West Ham?
Together with his finest type behind him and West Ham needing to boost funds following a heavy summer season of spending, Paqueta could also be a chief candidate for the membership to promote this coming January.
In reality, based on The Solar, Brazilian facet Botafogo — presently prime of the Serie A desk — are lining up a bid for Paqueta.
What’s extra, West Ham are understood to be exhibiting an actual curiosity in Man Metropolis teen James McAtee.
McAtee loved two sturdy seasons on mortgage at Sheffield United however has performed simply 311 minutes throughout all competitions this marketing campaign, with Guardiola giving him only a single minute within the Premier League.
The England youth worldwide might be accessible for £20m in January and may he be part of, West Ham could then be snug sanctioning the departure of Paqueta.
West Ham presently sit 14th within the Premier League desk after a troublesome opening 11 video games below Julen Lopetegui.
Nevertheless, the Hammers are simply seven factors off third place in an in depth desk, travelling to Newcastle United of their first match after the worldwide break.