Lucas Paqueta has been linked with an exit from West Ham in the January transfer window.
Flamengo have shown an interest in Paqueta, and the Brazil international wants to leave the London Stadium in the coming days.
West Ham are looking for around £40million in order to part ways with the 28-year-old and are yet to receive a bid that matches their valuation.
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Flamengo set to make new Lucas Paqueta approach
Despite the delays in getting the deal over the line, Flamengo are hell-bent on their pursuit of the attacking midfielder.
According to Flashscore, sources on Thursday night indicated that a fresh approach was on the cards from the Brazilian club.
It has been revealed that even £5million less than West Ham’s valuation could be enough for them to secure his services.
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Personal terms have already been agreed with Paqueta, so the deal only hinges on the two clubs reaching an agreement, and he can then follow Luis Guilherme out the door.
It is still a large amount of money for Flamengo to pay, but work is ongoing behind the scenes to make it available to sign the 28-year-old.
The Brazilian transfer window runs until March, so there is no hurry on their end to make a deal happen before the British transfer window shuts.
How will Lucas Paqueta be treated at West Ham?
Players wanting to leave clubs and forcing their way out is not new in football.
Fans and managers may not like it, but they have to accept the situation.
With Paqueta, it has been evident for months that he’s not as happy as he once was at the club, and an exit is something that he wants.
Nuno Espirito Santo is not expected to include him in the matchday squad until his future is decided, and that is the wise thing to do.
If his heart is not completely with West Ham, it will reflect in his performances.
That will only be a bad thing for the Hammers and the Portuguese is smart enough to know that.
Hopefully, for everyone at the club, this situation is resolved sooner rather than later, as there is a relegation battle to be won.
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