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The Flamengo is currently negotiating with West Ham (ENG) to facilitate the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá. As the talks progress for the player's return to Mengo, the English club has opened discussions to replace his departure.

According to information from the newspaper ‘O Dia’, West Ham has started negotiations with Manchester City (ENG) to close a deal with Mateo Kovacic. Thus, the Croatian midfielder would be the replacement for Lucas Paquetá.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

At the moment, Flamengo and West Ham are in daily talks to finalize an agreement for Lucas Paquetá. The Brazilian national team midfielder has made it clear that he wishes to return to the red-black team with an eye on the World Cup.

Lucas Paquetá has rejected offers from other clubs, waiting only for Flamengo. This is because the midfielder, who was developed at Ninho do Urubu, had offers from Chelsea (ENG), Tottenham (ENG), and Aston Villa (ENG), all Premier League clubs.

MORE MEETINGS FOR LUCAS PAQUETÁ?

Thus, Flamengo and West Ham will meet again this Saturday (17) to continue discussing the Lucas Paquetá matter. It is worth noting that the London club will have a local derby on the same day, against Tottenham, away from home.

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