SHOCKING BETRAYAL AT WEST HAM: Star Player DEMANDS £26.5M EXIT After SECRET VERBAL DEAL – Club in TOTAL CHAOS!
West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta appears close to getting his winter transfer wish.
Lucas Paqueta made it clear back in October that he wanted to move on from West Ham, following a summer in which potential transfers to Aston Villa and Flamengo collapsed.
According to a report from Brazilian outlet Bolavip on 12 November, the midfielder now has a verbal understanding with the club that he will be allowed to leave once the transfer window reopens.
The suggestion is that West Ham are prepared to negotiate his departure, even though Paqueta remains one of their most important players as they fight to climb out of the relegation zone.
Despite his importance, the latest reports from Brazil indicate that Flamengo are ready to reignite their pursuit and would be willing to offer around £26.5million to bring him back.
Such a fee would represent a significant drop in valuation for a player whose influence cannot be overstated.
Paqueta is one of the few individuals in Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad capable of producing genuine moments of inspiration.
His ability to seize control of a match and deliver decisive contributions could prove vital during the club’s battle for Premier League survival.
Since joining the Irons, Paqueta has made more than 130 appearances, scoring 22 goals and registering 14 assists.
Just last year, he narrowly missed out on an £80million move to Manchester City, further highlighting the gulf between his true value and the fee currently being discussed.
Should Paqueta depart, the responsibility would likely shift toward promising youngster Mateus Fernandes.
Although he is highly talented, it remains doubtful whether he is ready to shoulder the creative burden that Paqueta routinely carries.
Given the circumstances, the proposed £26.5million fee appears extremely low and raises questions about whether such a deal would benefit West Ham at all.
Losing a player of Paqueta’s calibre for a minimal return could seriously weaken Nuno’s side at the worst possible time.
With their Premier League status hanging in the balance, sanctioning his exit would be a major risk that may leave the club in an even more precarious position.
