West Ham set asking price for Lucas Paquetá to join Flamengo | OneFootball

West Ham (ENG) to negotiate Lucas Paquetá in this transfer window

Flamengo continues to map the transfer market in Europe in search of new reinforcements for the rest of the season, and Lucas Paquetá is one of the targets. Following the news that the Brazilian midfielder is expected to be cleared of allegations of involvement with sports betting, West Ham (ENG) wants to negotiate the player and has already set the price.

According to the English newspaper Daily Mail, West Ham is asking for about 30 million pounds (R$ 226 million at the current rate) to sell Lucas Paquetá. The Premier League team considered the former Flamengo player untouchable, but due to the squad overhaul before the start of the season, decided to let go of the player.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

Lucas Paquetá was the subject of complaints to the Football Association (FA) in England. The former Flamengo player was accused of involvement in an alleged betting scheme, in which he would have favored others. At the time, the player received cards in English football matches, which prompted the investigation.

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo is keeping an eye on Lucas Paquetá's situation. In addition, the red-black team continues to map the market in search of new players to strengthen the squad. The Most Loved has already closed the signings of Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, and Samuel Lino. Finally, Mengão is close to concluding the deal for Jorge Carrascal.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the board works to sign new players, the squad remains focused on the challenges of the season. Thus, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Sunday (27), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brasileirão. Finally, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the clash.

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