Manchester City’s move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is progressing quickly according to reports.
Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that negotiations between Manchester City and West Ham are progressing well, and the champions are confident of concluding a deal. He adds that the midfielder has already said yes to joining Pep Guardiola’s side.
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◉ Manchester City are confident to close and seal Lucas Paqueta deal in the next days. Negotiations are progressing well with West Ham.
◉ Paqueta midfielder has already said yes to join Manchester City.https://t.co/oDX0b7Sh4l pic.twitter.com/Nd3SgxxPBC
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) August 9, 2023
Fabrizio Romano reports that City’s bid of £70 million from the treble winners for the Brazilian has been rejected by the Hammers. He further adds that David Moyes’s side is keen to keep hold of their star man but is aware of his desire to move to the champions. There is also a possibility of players being included in any potential deal Romano adds.
Understand Manchester City and West Ham remain in contact to discuss Lucas Paquetá deal despite £70m verbal bid rejected 🚨🔵🇧🇷
West Ham hope to keep the player but aware of Lucas desire to join City.
Told including players in the deal could be an option to be discussed soon. pic.twitter.com/PC9vIyKFUO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023
Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian reports that the midfielder is unsettled at the Hammers and is considering his future with the club. Further reported by Steinberg is the fact that Paqueta does not want to be involved in another relegation battle.
With the reports that Paqueta is unsettled, and negotiations progressing, City may clinch a deal for the Brazilian international sooner than expected. Adding a player of Paqueta’s quality would be an immense boost to City’s squad.
