Manchester City is on the verge of securing a deal with West Ham’s Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Paqueta, according to reports from Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato.
Although there are currently no active negotiations between West Ham and Manchester City, it’s believed that discussions will commence in the summer, as indicated by the player’s agents.
Previously, talks between the two clubs hovered around a transfer fee ranging from City’s highest offer of €101 million to West Ham’s request of €110 million. City’s interest intensified following injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, raising concerns about squad depth.
Pep Guardiola’s pursuit of Paqueta potentially jeopardizes the future of players like Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva. Despite complications arising from an ongoing FA investigation, Manchester City remains keen on acquiring Paqueta’s services.
Since joining West Ham, Paqueta has proven his worth, contributing significantly to their success in winning the Europa Conference League last season. With Guardiola’s admiration for the midfielder’s talent, a move to City could elevate Paqueta’s career to new heights.
