Premier League champions Manchester City are preparing a fresh bid for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta it has been reported. Furthermore, the treble winners have agreed personal terms with the Brazilian international.
Fabrizio Romano has reported the news of the European champions returning with a new offer to West Ham for Paqueta. Additionally, he also reports that City’s opening bid of £70 million was rejected by the Hammers. Romano reports that Paqueta wants the move to the Etihad and has agreed personal terms with the champions.
Understand Man City are preparing new bid for Lucas Paquetá — negotiations will advance with West Ham 🚨🔵🇧🇷 #MCFC
Paquetá has reached an agreement on personal terms with City and wants the move.
Opening £70m bid rejected but City will submit new one. pic.twitter.com/tDkMUxeQl4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2023
Manchester City’s imminent second bid for Paqueta follows West Ham manager David Moyes’s comments that the midfielder has had his head turned by interest from Pep Guardiola’s side. When asked on the subject before West Ham’s draw with Bournemouth Moyes answered: “He’s fully aware of everything. I explained to him where we’re at, what’s been said, so he knows exactly. There are a couple of football clubs in the world who could turn your head quite easily and Manchester City are probably one of them.”
The potential deal is edging closer with the treble winners returning with another bid for Lucas Paqueta. If Manchester City can get a deal over the line for the Brazilian, it will be a welcome boost for the treble winners on the back of Kevin De Bruyne’s injury against Burnley.
