Overview
- ESPN reports West Ham will meet this weekend to discuss reducing an initial £50m valuation, with Flamengo targeting a fee near £35m.
- Paquetá has agreed personal terms with Flamengo, yet West Ham have resisted a mid-season sale as they fight relegation.
- The 28-year-old asked not to be selected for the FA Cup win over QPR as he presses for a transfer, according to multiple reports.
- Tottenham have indicated willingness to bid higher than Flamengo, and West Ham believe a European offer could exceed Brazil’s price point.
- Paquetá is contracted until 2027 after a £51m 2022 move and was cleared of FA betting charges in 2025.