West Ham agree Paquetá sale to Flamengo, want to keep him till June | OneFootball

West Ham admits to negotiating Lucas Paquetá this month, but will only accept his departure if the midfielder remains at the club until the end of the season, according to information from The Telegraph. On the other hand, Flamengo is trying to facilitate the player's return and is already preparing to increase its initial offer to reach the level of €40 million (R$ 250 million), a value that could convince the English, considering that the Brazilian's contract enters its final year after this campaign.

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The desire to return to Brazil has weighed on Paquetá's decision, as he has rejected other inquiries from Europe and the Premier League itself. The player returned to training on Wednesday, after missing the FA Cup match against QPR, but is dealing with a back discomfort and still doesn't know if he will face Tottenham on Saturday.

Problems in England

Since the English Federation's investigation into suspicions of betting manipulation came to light — from which he was exonerated — Paquetá's performance has declined and his emotional bond with the club has also worn out.

He joined West Ham in 2022 for £51 million and saw a transfer to Manchester City fall through due to the betting case. The club acknowledges his delicate moment but understands that it has always offered support to the Brazilian and hopes he stays until the end of the season to help in the fight against relegation. The team is seven points away from the safety zone.

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo would like to count on the midfielder for the remainder of the championship, although he admits that the off-field episode left marks. While evaluating the situation, West Ham considers the need for defensive reinforcements and may use the possible sale as an immediate source of resources.

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