"Paqueta's performances are a worry for West Ham. Given the situation they're in, you're looking at their best players and waiting for them to step up and drag them out of a difficult position. There's no doubt Paqueta is one of those players, but his performances have not been good enough, and he hasn't stepped up when needed. The manager has been frustrated by his performances because he's not showing anything like the level they need him to be at the moment."
"Of course, things have happened to Paqueta with the betting scandal and everything surrounding that, it's not West Ham's fault and it's not Paqueta's fault. There was the thing with Man City where they were prepared to pay a big fee for him, but they're not going to get anything near that sort of fee now. He has got to prove out on the pitch that he is still the top player he was before, but he isn't doing that for West Ham, and that's a concern."
"There will be clubs interested, and of course he's not playing in a great side at the moment, but at a time when West Ham need him to step up, he's disappeared. If there's a chance that they could let him go and use the money to strengthen their position, then I think it's something they would be open to."
West Ham seek multiple January signings but may need to raise funds first. Lucas Paqueta is a prime candidate to generate a significant fee. Paqueta has struggled to recapture his best form over recent seasons and has expressed a desire to leave. The manager and club have grown frustrated by inconsistent performances and a failure to step up in a difficult run. Off-field issues including a betting scandal and the collapse of previous interest have reduced his market value. West Ham are now open to acceptable offers and could use any sale proceeds to strengthen the squad.
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