Overview

• West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady told talkSPORT the club wants Lucas Paquetá to remain and said he will be staying this summer.
• An independent commission found four FA spot-fixing charges against Paquetá not proven after a prolonged investigation.
• Reporting diverges on West Ham’s valuation, with one account citing at least £60m and another saying the club would consider £30–40m.
• Interest is reported from Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace, with Al-Nassr also linked, while some reports say the player prefers to stay in top-level European football.
• Brady acknowledged Profit & Sustainability constraints that require trading, with West Ham already selling Mohammed Kudus for £55m and adding several signings this window.