Manchester City is on the brink of a major signing, eyeing Lucas Paquetá, the dynamic Brazilian midfielder from West Ham United, for a summer transfer. Why? City’s previous interest in Paqueta, fueled last summer by Kevin De Bruyne’s hamstring injury that sidelined him for half the season.
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City, always strategic, had initially proposed a hefty deal exceeding £80 million for Paqueta. However, a snag occurred: an FA investigation into gambling allegations linked to Paqueta halted the deal.
As the 2024 summer transfer window approaches, the Premier League champions are revisiting their interest. They’re considering a fresh bid for Paqueta. A key source, “Tolmie’s Hairdoo,” a well-informed Manchester City insider, suggests a renewed deal is in the works.
£45m plus Kalvin Phillips will get the Paqueta deal done this summer. Certainly West Ham still expect Paqueta to want to come to City if he is cleared by then. Excellent deal.
— The Real Tolmie’s Hairdoo (@RealTolmie) January 23, 2024
This deal, reportedly worth £45 million, might also include transferring Kalvin Phillips to West Ham. The success of this deal hinges on a significant factor: Paqueta needs to clear his name from the gambling charges. If he does, insiders believe Paqueta will eagerly jump at the chance to join Manchester City, a team synonymous with success.
Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips is poised for a significant career move. He’s about to join West Ham on a six-month loan, aiming to rejuvenate his career. Phillips has his eyes set on a bigger prize: a spot in England’s squad for Euro 2024, under Gareth Southgate’s leadership.
