Personal terms update emerges as Lucas Paqueta mooted to quit West Ham United
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is likely to agree personal terms with Flamengo ahead of a potential transfer, according to Caught Offside.
The news outlet reported on 4 July that talks are going on over his exit with the Hammers likely to allow him to leave this summer.
The Brazilian club want a loan deal with a buy option under certain conditions.
West Ham face an uncertain future over Lucas Paqueta
Angelo Obonna, Divin Mubama, Ben Johnson, Nathan Trott, Thilo Kehrer and Said Benrahma have all left this summer and Paqueta is expected to be the next one out.
The Hammers face an uncertain future regarding Paqueta due to his ongoing betting allegations.
The midfielder has been charged by the FA for allegedly seeking to receive yellow cards in Premier League matches to influence betting markets.
The uncertainty stems from the severity of the charges and the potential consequences for Paqueta’s career.
If found guilty, Paqueta could face a lengthy ban, which would significantly impact his availability for West Ham.
This uncertainty also affects the club’s planning and transfer strategy, as they may need to find a replacement or adjust their tactics if Paqueta is unavailable for an extended period.
Moreover, the allegations cast a shadow over Paqueta’s future at the London Stadium, as the club may consider selling or loaning him out to mitigate the potential fallout from the investigation.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have made a significant transfer swoop as a bid has been submitted for a Euro 2024 star which is the highest one received by the club.
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