Lucas Paqueta is attracting interest from multiple clubs, including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Saudi side Al-Nassr. Paqueta has stated his immediate ambition remains firmly rooted in Europe and is not considering moves to Saudi Arabia or a return to Brazil. West Ham are wary after selling Mohammed Kudus and hold Paqueta to a contract through June 2027, giving them negotiating leverage. West Ham value Paqueta around 50-60 million and will reject offers below that level. Tottenham view Paqueta as a solution to midfield creativity issues and are exploring cash bids, fee-plus-add-ons or swap options involving Yves Bissouma.
He is on the radar of several top clubs, including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and even Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Yet, despite lucrative approaches from abroad, Paqueta has made it clear that his immediate ambition remains firmly rooted in Europe. A move to Saudi Arabia or a return to Brazil is not on his agenda at this stage of his career.
Having already sanctioned the sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham earlier in the summer, the Hammers are understandably cautious about losing another star player before the deadline. Paqueta is contracted at the London Stadium until June 2027, giving the club leverage in negotiations. However, insiders suggest West Ham are now more open to considering realistic proposals. Their valuation sits in the region of 50-60 million, and they have stressed that anything below that figure will be rejected outright.
Tottenham's interest comes at a crucial time. Spurs were frustrated in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze, who instead moved to Arsenal, while James Maddison's injury has left Ange Postecoglou short of creativity in midfield. Paqueta, who offers both technical brilliance and defensive work rate, is seen as the ideal solution. Reports indicate Tottenham are exploring multiple deal structures: a straight cash bid, a high guaranteed fee with performance-related add-ons, or even a swap deal involving midfielder Yves Bissouma.
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