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Lucas Paquetá Transfer from West Ham United to Aston Villa
Team Talk reports on Aston Villa's attempt to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United during the summer transfer window. Aston Villa came closest to luring Lucas Paqueta away from West Ham United during the summer transfer window, but West Ham co-owner David Sullivan blocked the move due to concerns about losing a key player and the potential fan backlash. Paqueta ultimately remained at West Ham.
The Sun reports on Aston Villa's pursuit of Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United. Aston Villa are closing in on a deal to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United. The transfer is likely to be an initial loan with an obligation to buy. The total package, including the loan fee and future transfer sum, will amount to around £47 million. Paqueta is keen on the move and has agreed to it, aiming to complete it before the transfer deadline. Previously, he was close to a move to Manchester City two years ago but was cleared of spot-fixing allegations earlier this summer.
Aston Villa has proposed a structured offer to West Ham for Lucas Paquetá. The proposal includes a one-year loan for 5 million pounds, an obligation to purchase for 37 million pounds after the first season, and bonuses of 5 million pounds based on performance. This sums up to 47 million pounds, close to West Ham's asking price of 50 million pounds. The negotiation is ongoing and needs to be concluded by the end of the transfer window. Paquetá has agreed to the transfer, pending club decision.
Aston Villa has become the only candidate to acquire Lucas Paquetá after Tottenham withdrew from the race. Aston Villa is willing to approach the 50 million pounds requested by West Ham, but they seek a financial arrangement to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Options include a loan with an obligation to buy or a split between a fixed amount and performance-related bonuses. Lucas Paquetá has signaled positively towards the negotiation, leaving the decision to West Ham.
Aston Villa are interested in signing Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United before the summer transfer window closes. The two clubs have held initial discussions regarding a total package of around £50 million for the Brazilian. Aston Villa are hoping to sign the player on loan with an obligation to buy. The £50 million package will include the loan fee. West Ham are still hoping to keep the 28-year-old Brazilian, but he is open to joining Aston Villa before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Goal.com reports on Aston Villa's imminent signing of West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer. Aston Villa are close to signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer.
Lucas Paqueta is attracting interest from three Premier League teams: Aston Villa, Everton, and Tottenham. However, he is no longer a priority for West Ham after the club signed Xavi Simons. West Ham is asking for 55 million euros for him. He has started the season well, scoring two goals in three matches.
Aston Villa has inquired about the conditions for a potential transfer of Lucas Paquetá from West Ham United. The asking price is approximately 70 million euros. It is still uncertain if the deal will go through.
According to Goal.com, Aston Villa has shown interest in acquiring Lucas Paqueta, a 27-year-old Brazilian international midfielder currently playing for West Ham. With Mohammed Kudus already transferred to Spurs, Paqueta might be the next prominent player to leave east London. The article indicates that Tottenham Hotspur is also contemplating a move for Paqueta after failing to secure Eberechi Eze, which increases the competition for the midfielder. This potential transfer arises during a tough time for West Ham, as the departure of another key player could exacerbate the challenges faced by manager Graham Potter. Paqueta's contract extends until June 2027, with an option for an additional year, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €28 million.
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