“West Ham’s SHOCKING Decision: £130,000-a-Week Superstar DUMPED in Jaw-Dropping Transfer Bombshell!”
West Ham United could sanction the departure of Lucas Paqueta this summer should they receive an offer in the region of £60m to £70m, according to information obtained by GIVEMESPORT.
The Hammers endured a nightmare beginning to their Premier League campaign, falling to a 3-0 defeat away to newly promoted Sunderland.
The performance raised concerns about Graham Potter’s team, particularly given their limited activity in the transfer market so far.
Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was recruited from Leicester City but endured a difficult debut as West Ham conceded three times.
Other summer arrivals include Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson, though both were left on the bench for the opening clash. Meanwhile, El Hadji Malick Diouf made his first appearance for the club, starting at left-back.
West Ham prepared to cash in on Paqueta
Sources indicate that Paqueta himself is open to a potential move before the transfer window closes, with West Ham not expected to stand in his way if a significant bid is lodged.
While the London club are not actively pushing for a sale, insiders suggest that they would find it difficult to resist an offer in the required price bracket.
Paqueta, who pockets around £130,000 per week, has been a key creative outlet for the Hammers but could leave should a suitor meet West Ham’s valuation.
The club have made it clear that Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are not for sale, but aside from them and the recent signings, the squad remains open to changes.
This flexibility could result in further reshaping of Potter’s side as he seeks to strengthen in the final fortnight of the window.
Upcoming fixtures
West Ham’s immediate focus will be on responding positively to their opening defeat. They return to action on Friday with a high-profile London derby at home against Chelsea.
Shortly after, they face Wolves in the second round of the Carabao Cup, before resuming Premier League duties against Nottingham Forest later in August.
How West Ham fare in these games, alongside the outcome of the Paqueta situation, may go a long way in defining the direction of their season.
