According to reports, West Ham’s troubled number 10, Lucas Paquetá, is once again being pursued by Flamengo, the Brazilian club where he began his career. Flamengo had earlier attempted to secure him on loan ahead of the June Club World Cup finals, but that approach was turned down. Now, rumours suggest West Ham may be open to selling the Brazilian midfielder for £29.5 million.
However, club chairman David Sullivan is unlikely to rush into a deal just to meet Flamengo’s timeline. Given the ongoing FA investigation, £29.5 million is seen as a cut-rate fee, and Sullivan will likely wait for its outcome before making any decisions. While Flamengo pushes for a swift move, both the club and the player must wait until the situation is clearer, with Sullivan reportedly as invested in the resolution as Paquetá himself.