Family of West Ham star Lucas Paqueta give Newcastle and Man City a big clue about his future
The family of West Ham star Lucas Paqueta appear to have given a telling insight into his future, with Newcastle and Man City both linked with a late window move.
Lucas Paqueta has been making headlines again this week as speculation reignites over a potential move away from West Ham – with Manchester City and Newcastle United eyeing the Brazilian.
The Hammers star is free to continue his career after being cleared of spot-fixing after a two-year saga which saw the collapse of an £80m move to Man City in August 2023.
That same summer newly-minted Newcastle United were also being linked with West Ham’s record signing after Eddie Howe had admitted his regret at missing out on Paqueta the summer before due to a lack of funds after signing Aleksander Isak.
Magpies and Man City circle Paqueta again
It is West Ham who are struggling to fund transfers this summer, with the Hammers board pleading poverty due to PSR.
In fact the situation was so bad West Ham were forced to sell Mohammed Kudus to bitter rivals Tottenham for a knockdown £54.5m just so they could make some additions.
Paqueta’s acquittal has resulted in fresh rumours about his future.
That’s understandable given he was in the process of being sold before the allegations against him emerged.
The proposed move to Man City was so advanced it was even used as evidence by Paqueta’s defence during his hearing – which saw former boss David Moyes called to corroborate the claim.
West Ham’s pre-season matches have highlighted their desperate need for a midfield overhaul.
Paqueta was poor in West Ham’s game against Lille on Saturday and club insiders have stated he would be sold if a club met his £60-70m asking price.
Two Premier League rivals who do have that kind of money, are both reportedly planning late moves with three weeks left of the transfer window.
Reports at the time claimed Man City boss Pep Guardiola had told Paqueta he would wait for him to be cleared.
Paqueta’s family give Newcastle and Man City a clue about future
Paqueta’s camp previously described the move to Man City a “dream” before it collapsed – something that was repeated at the hearing by his legal team recently to show what the Hammers ace had missed out on.
Since the deliberate yellow card charges against Paqueta were found to be unproven, the Brazil international has thanked his loved ones for helping him through the most difficult time in his life.
Now the family of West Ham star Lucas Paqueta give Newcastle and Man City a big clue about his future.
A journalist claimed earlier this week that Man City ‘are not done yet’ and still want Paqueta.
It was stated that the Etihad side will offer West Ham Jack Grealish to try and lower the fee West Ham will accept.
This weekend Newcastle have come back into the equation too.
