Lucas Paqueta team-mate also wanted in Brazil as another West Ham exit could be on
Lucas Paqueta could set a trend of West Ham stars leaving for Brazil in January.
Paqueta is now packing his bags at West Ham and is set to leave East London in a return to his homeland, seven years after his departure.
Pauqeta looks destined to sign for Flamengo this winter as his London Stadium struggles edge closer towards an end.
The attacking midfielder has been largely poor this season, so a sizable bid for Paqueta was too good for West Ham to turn down.
Another sale could now be in the pipeline for the Irons, which could see Paqueta joined by a current teammate in South America.
Guido Rodriguez interest emerges in Brazil
If the ex-Lyon man has struggled in recent months, it shows how significant Guido Rodriguez’s failings at West Ham have been.
Rodriguez has never cemented his place in the Hammers’ side, despite arriving from Real Betis with high expectations.
The World Cup winner clearly isn’t cut out for Premier League action, and a winter exit would certainly make sense for everyone involved.
There has been persistent interest in the defensive midfielder over the past 12 months, but fresh links have now emerged in Brazil.
The Daily Mail reported on Thursday that Serie A outfit Gremio are eyeing a move for Rodriguez in January.
A move to Brazil could see the Argentine face off against Paqueta if both are to seal winter switches away from the London Stadium.
West Ham to benefit from Paqueta exit trend
It is hugely frustrating that the Hammers find themselves in a relegation battle, and one of their best players wants to leave so abruptly.
West Ham have stood by Paqueta through everything he’s been through, and for that loyalty, he’s shown his true colours to force an exit.
The annoyance of his conduct will surround East London, but in a way, it could prove to be exactly what the Hammers need.
Both Paqueta and Rodriguez have been liabilities at times in recent months, but Nuno Espirito Santo now needs players who will run through a brick wall for him.
Neither of the South American duo will do that, so maybe this trend set by the Brazilian could pay dividends for the Irons.
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