‘Haaland joining West Ham’: Paqueta’s camp respond to new claim he’s in talks to leave in January

In response to fresh reports that the Brazilian is in negotiations to leave West Ham during the January transfer window, Lucas Paqueta’s team has released a statement. Before the summer transfer window ended, Aston Villa made a strong drive to get Lucas Paqueta from West Ham.

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano claimed that the Brazilian magnifico was amenable to the move. But in the 3-0 victory over Forest, Paqueta gave that iconic celebration to prove he was staying at West Ham.

Hammers fans loved it when they saw Paqueta mimic taking a phone call before hanging up and tossing the imaginary handset away, wagging his finger saying ‘no’ and then kissing the West Ham badge in front of the travelling fans at the City Ground.

Paqueta declared that this season would be his final one with West Ham. However, the excitement surrounding his announcement that he would remain at West Ham was fleeting. Because Paqueta made a big declaration about his future with the Hammers last month, which generated a commotion.

When Paqueta pretended to answer a phone call, hung up, threw away the fictitious handset, waved his finger in “no,” and then kissed the West Ham emblem in front of the traveling supporters at the City Ground, Hammers supporters were thrilled. West Ham’s final season However, the excitement surrounding his announcement that he would remain at West Ham was fleeting.

Because Paqueta made a big declaration about his future with the Hammers last month, which generated a commotion. The Brazil international announced that this will be his last season at West Ham in an emotional social media post.

At the end of the current campaign, Paqueta’s contract with West Ham is still in effect for another year. Although the agreement expires in 2027, there is really a one-year extension option. However, Paqueta stated that this will be his last season at West Ham and that he won’t be staying. However, new rumors have surfaced that he might leave the London Stadium even sooner.

Paqueta’s team has now addressed a fresh rumor that he is in negotiations to depart West Ham in January. Using Erling Haaland as an example, a source close to the player has made their position on the rumors quite plain. In response, Paqueta’s team says he is in negotiations to depart West Ham.

After being exonerated of his two-year spot-fixing legal experience, there have long been rumors that Paqueta and his family wish to return to Brazil. Paqueta’s first and childhood club, Flamengo, has been strongly associated with Botafogo.

According to Brazilian media outlet BolaVIP, Flamengo’s technical director Jose Boto is now working to entice Paqueta, a record £51 million signing for West Ham, to return home in January. According to the article, Boto is “determined to make the emotional reunion happen” and has been in “constant dialogue” with the midfielder’s representatives.

The most recent Paqueta accusations are quite alarming because West Ham’s Premier League survival is at stake and it is extremely doubtful that they could find a player nearly as talented to replace him.

Lucas Paqueta celebrates during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. Paqueta’s representatives have now addressed the fresh rumors that he was in talks to depart the Hammers in January. Sean Whetstone, a well-known Hammers insider, has disclosed that a high source close to Paqueta has responded to the Brazilian rumors. The insider responded angrily, stating the claim is like saying Erling Haaland will be going on loan to West Ham.

“A transfer source close to Lucas Paqueta has completely refuted the latest reports that he will be returning to Brazil this winter,” Whetstone stated on X. “You might as well announce Haaland’s arrival to West Ham.” Once more, Flamengo’s pursuit of their former player has been reported by Brazilian news outlet Bolavip. However, the transfer source dismissed the notion as absurd and lacking in substance.

“Paqueta, who graduated from Flamengo’s youth ranks, made 60 senior appearances for the Brazilian club, scoring 15 goals before his move to Milan in 2019 for €38.4m (£35m).

“For everyone associated with the Hammers, this will be a huge relief. Since Nuno Espirito Santo arrived, Paqueta’s work rate has significantly increased, and he has had a strong start to the current season. The least the £150,000-per-week player can do for the Hammers is to stay at the London Stadium to assist ensure safety after the support West Ham and the club’s supporters provided the Brazilian during his case.