Manchester Metropolis are persevering with to think about West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta as a possible switch goal as he’s seen as a ‘good’ signing for Pep Guardiola’s challenge.
That’s in response to switch information knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano as he spoke completely to CaughtOffside for his newest Every day Briefing column, with the Italian journalist explaining that there have been nonetheless some necessary issues to make clear over the Brazil worldwide’s future on the London Stadium.
Paqueta might have some off-the-pitch issues to resolve earlier than it’s clear if a giant membership like Man Metropolis could be prepared to gamble on him, however Romano says he doesn’t at the moment know any particulars on the betting allegations in opposition to the participant.
There’s no doubting Paqueta’s high quality, nevertheless, and it’s straightforward to think about the 26-year-old making a constructive influence on the Etihad Stadium, whereas he might additionally absolutely strengthen different high golf equipment after exhibiting his high quality for the Hammers.
Paqueta switch: Is he the proper signing for Man Metropolis?
Discussing the most recent Paqueta to Man Metropolis rumours, Romano stated: “Lucas Paqueta to Manchester Metropolis might stay a narrative to observe, as some followers have been asking me once more about hyperlinks with the West Ham United midfielder.
“I don’t know of the betting stuff and of the authorized scenario surrounding the participant, however by way of switch market, Paqueta stays excessive on Man Metropolis’s listing for the summer season. The participant would even be eager on the transfer and Metropolis maintain contemplating him one of many good gamers for Pep Guardiola’s challenge.
“However once more, we’ve got to see what occurs with that challenge earlier than understanding Paqueta’s future.”
Having offered Declan Rice to Arsenal final summer season, it might be one other massive blow for Metropolis to see one in every of their most necessary gamers poached by one of many massive six golf equipment.
Shedding Rice has been troublesome for West Ham, and Paqueta’s departure would absolutely give the east Londoners one other very difficult job within the switch market this summer season as gamers of this calibre usually are not simply changed with out spending huge sums of cash.
