Man city are after the brazilian as speculations arise.
Journalist Julien Laurens suggests that Manchester City is on the path to reaching an agreement with West Ham United for the acquisition of Lucas Paqueta.
Following the initial verbal proposal of £70 million for the midfielder. Which was in declination by West Ham, Man City subsequently submitted a second bid of £87 million. However, this offer was also turned down. And they have that a fee of £95 million is to be in order to secure his signature.
Now, a journalist has offered his insights regarding this ongoing transfer saga and has provided his perspective on the likely resolution.
In a recent video featured on the ESPN UK YouTube channel, Laurens discussed Paqueta and Man City endeavor to acquire him.
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He remarked, “A substantial sum of money is being put forth for Paqueta, undoubtedly. The second bid in the range of £85 million to £90 million faced refusal from West Ham.”
“I anticipate that they will come to a mutual agreement. Especially considering Paqueta’s strong desire to join Man City, which is quite understandable.
In my view, if City manages to secure his signature, it could be a significant turning point for this season. Bringing him on board would be an exceptional acquisition. Seamlessly fitting into their squad and bolstering their strength considerably.
Reflecting on West Ham’s initial signing of Paqueta, I must admit it was a remarkable achievement for them. However, it seemed evident that West Ham was a stepping stone for him, providing a platform to eventually move to one of the prominent clubs in England. Which seems to be materializing now.
Regrettably, West Ham hasn’t been able to fully unleash Lucas Paqueta’s potential due to their playing style in the previous season. Which didn’t revolve around him. On the contrary, Man City stands to benefit from his remarkable abilities. With Pep at the helm, Paqueta’s versatility could be in utilization across various midfield roles. And there’s even the potential for him to operate further up the field.”
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