West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is likely to agree on personal terms with Flamengo ahead of a potential transfer, according to Caught Offside.
The news outlet reported on July 4 that discussions are ongoing regarding his departure, with West Ham expected to allow him to leave this summer.
Flamengo is interested in a loan deal that includes a buy option under specific conditions.
West Ham faces uncertainty over Lucas Paqueta
This summer, West Ham has already seen the departures of Angelo Ogbonna, Divin Mubama, Ben Johnson, Nathan Trott, Thilo Kehrer, and Said Benrahma, with Paqueta expected to be the next to leave.
Paqueta’s future at West Ham is uncertain due to ongoing betting allegations. The FA has charged the midfielder with allegedly seeking to receive yellow cards in Premier League matches to influence betting markets.
If found guilty, Paqueta could face a lengthy ban, significantly affecting his availability for West Ham.
This uncertainty complicates the club’s planning and transfer strategy, as they might need to find a replacement or adjust their tactics if Paqueta is unavailable for an extended period.
Additionally, the allegations cast a shadow over Paqueta’s future at the London Stadium, with the club possibly considering selling or loaning him out to mitigate the potential fallout from the investigation.
In other news, West Ham has made a significant transfer move, submitting a bid for a Euro 2024 star, which is the highest offer the club has received.
