West Ham transfer round-up: Lucas Paqueta update as Graham Potter greenlights sale
West Ham are in need of new signings before the transfer window closes.
Sunderland’s 3-0 humbling of West Ham showcased how bad the Hammers have become in an embarrassing display.
Therefore, Graham Potter is set to remain active in the transfer market, with rumours circulating the London club.
However, departures could also occur in the coming days.
Therefore, West Ham Zone has rounded up all of the latest transfer gossip from the last 48 hours.
John Victor looks wants Premier League move after West Ham snub
John Victor was heavily linked to West Ham earlier in the transfer window.
The goalkeeper has impressed in Brazil, and the Hammers eyed a move for the Botafogo goalkeeper.
However, despite the Hammers submitting several bids for Victor, they eventually opted to sign Mads Hermansen.
Reports suggest that West Ham snubbed Victor when he was at the airport.
Yet, this has not deterred the goalkeeper, with the Brazilian still seeking a move to the Premier League.
West Ham will keep Lucas Paqueta this summer
One player that has been strongly linked away this summer is Lucas Paqueta.
The midfielder is one of the Hammers’ best players and has now had his charges cleared after a two-year investigation.
As a result, Newcastle have been linked with Paqueta as interest in the Brazilian increases.
However, Karren Brady has now confirmed that Paqueta will not be leaving West Ham this summer.
She said: “I think he wants to stay, and we definitely want him to stay, so he will be staying.”
Graham Potter greenlights sale of trio
Despite being late in the transfer window, Potter is still looking to make sales this summer.
The Hammers have already sold multiple players, including Mohammed Kudus, who joined Tottenham.
Now, Potter is set to move on Edson Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez and Andy Irving if the right fee comes in.
These departures could help finance Mateus Fernandes from Southampton, who has been previously linked to the London club.
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