West Ham take drastic step with Lucas Paquetá amid talks with Flamengo | OneFootball

West Ham (ENG) no longer counts on Lucas Paquetá for the season

Flamengo is in intense negotiations with West Ham (ENG) to try to reach an agreement for midfielder Lucas Paquetá. However, amid the negotiations, the Premier League club took a radical step and decided not to count on the player anymore, removing him from the squad.

According to the newspaper O Globo, Nuno Espírito Santo's coaching staff no longer includes Lucas Paquetá in the squad. Thus, the English club is expected to negotiate the player, who was developed by Flamengo, during this transfer window.

Therefore, Flamengo states that Lucas Paquetá has been the club's greatest ally in the negotiations. The Brazilian national team midfielder has made it clear his desire to return to the "Mais Querido." Finally, there is already a contractual agreement with the red-and-black team.

WHAT DOES WEST HAM THINK?

On the other hand, West Ham was considering selling Lucas Paquetá to Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi market has been active with Premier League players. However, Flamengo seems to be the only desired destination for the number 10.

HOW IS THE NEGOTIATION WITH WEST HAM?

At the moment, Flamengo continues negotiations with West Ham. In fact, the "Mais Querido" has made an offer of 35 million euros (R$ 217 million at the current exchange rate). However, the English are seeking a higher amount to release the midfielder.

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