Flamengo push for Lucas Paquetá as West Ham differ on release | OneFootball

Flamengo are prepared to make Lucas Paquetá the biggest signing in Brazilian football history, and are close to an agreement. Some details still need settling with West Ham, with the release timing the main issue.

"If the World Cup were today, I would take Kaio Jorge. Pedro, not today. He has dropped a lot in output and maybe is not yet ready to be Brazil’s number nine," said Romário. He told TNT Sports on Thursday 15.

Flamengo and the player want an immediate transfer, while the English club prefer him to stay until the end of the Premier League season.

Flamengo’s under-20 side lost 2-1 to Bangu in the Carioca opener.

Meanwhile, Filipe Luís is stepping up training with the senior group, who report to the training centre on Friday 16. With the 2026 World Cup nearing and Carlo Ancelotti undecided on the centre-forward role, the debate includes Kaio Jorge, a Flamengo target, and current striker Pedro.

Source: Coluna Do Fla