Flamengo, the Brazilian football club, has reportedly made a new offer of over 41 million euros (£35.5 million) for West Ham forward Lucas Paqueta. The latest proposal is said to have been verbally communicated as negotiations continue ahead of next week's transfer deadline.
Lucas Paqueta, aged 28, has expressed his desire to join Flamengo this month. The Brazilian forward has been a key player for West Ham but seems eager to return home and play in the Brasileirão Serie A league.
West Ham appears open to striking a deal with Flamengo for Paqueta. However, they have set conditions that would see the Brazil forward remain at London Stadium on loan until the end of the current season. This arrangement would allow them to retain their star player while also benefiting from the proposed transfer fee.
Hammers' performance without Paqueta
Interestingly, despite being without their star player in recent weeks due to unavailability, West Ham has managed three consecutive wins - a first since 2023. This success raises questions about whether they can maintain this momentum without him should he leave permanently.
However, despite these victories, West Ham remains in precarious territory within the Premier League standings - currently sitting in 18th place and facing potential relegation.
The ongoing talks between Flamengo and West Ham regarding Lucas Paqueta's future are sure to keep sports fans on edge as we approach next week's transfer deadline day. Whether or not this deal goes through could significantly impact both clubs' seasons moving forward. For now though it seems that both parties are keen on reaching an agreement that suits all involved – with Flamengo eager to secure their target and West ham looking at ways they can benefit from the deal while still retaining their player for the remainder of the season. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds.
