Overview
- Sky Sports, via Yahoo, reported no contact since last week, but multiple outlets say Flamengo plan an improved proposal after an initial offer was rejected.
- West Ham turned down a bid believed to exceed £30m, with reported figures now around €40m/£30–35m against an asking price reported near £50m.
- Paquetá has agreed a four-year contract with Flamengo and wants to return for personal reasons, and he has not played since 6 January due to a back issue.
- Potential structures include a sale with a loan-back to West Ham or a summer deferral, shaped by the 2 February Premier League deadline and Brazil’s window open until March.
- Football Insider reports West Ham could sanction a late exit if results and replacement plans align, while commentator Stefan Borson warns a sale would be a blow during a relegation fight.