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West Ham shut down Tottenham talk over Lucas Paquetá future

Reports linking Lucas Paquetá with a January move to Tottenham Hotspur have been met with firm resistance from West Ham United, according to information shared by Claret and Hugh. Despite claims circulating of a £26 million bid from Spurs, those close to the situation have moved quickly to extinguish the speculation.

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Claret and Hugh report that they spoke directly to a source very close to Paquetá within the past hour, receiving what was described as “absolute, cast iron certainty” that “Paquetá will not be leaving West Ham to join Tottenham in this transfer window.”

Clear message from player camp

The wording of that statement may invite wider interpretation, but the message itself was unambiguous. While it has been acknowledged that Paquetá will leave West Ham before next season begins.

This has been reinforced by the absence of any formal dialogue. “Without putting too fine a point on it,” Claret and Hugh were told, “there are no negotiations for a move to Tottenham.”

Manager stance blocks January exit

West Ham head coach Nuno Espírito Santo is said to view Paquetá as his most important player and will not sanction a mid season departure. That stance aligns with West Ham’s broader objectives, as the club seek stability rather than disruption during the winter window.

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For now, the expectation is that the story will continue to circulate, even if the substance behind it has been firmly dismissed.

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For West Ham supporters, this report brings relief rather than surprise. Fans have long suspected that Paquetá’s future may lie away from the club eventually, but the idea of losing him to Tottenham, and in January, would feel like a step too far.

Supporters recognise Paquetá as the creative heartbeat of the side. With the team already navigating a demanding season, losing their standout talent midway through the campaign would undermine momentum and belief. The clear message that there are no talks, and no chance of a Spurs move, will be welcomed.

There is also realism among the fanbase. Many accept that Paquetá is likely to move on before next season, perhaps to a club competing regularly at the highest European level. The key point is timing and destination. West Ham fans want that departure, if it comes, to be on the club’s terms and not to a direct domestic rival. Holding firm in January feels like a line worth drawing.