Lucas Paqueta to Man Utd – Trusted source reveals all on potential Amorim coup

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones has given us an update on Manchester United’s links with West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, giving insight on the chances of the deal actually happening.

The 28-year-old remains one of the Hammers’ most important players, having started all 10 of their Premier League matches this term, scoring three goals.

Paqueta notched the equaliser against Newcastle on Sunday as West Ham went on to beat the Magpies 3-1 in a first win for Nuno Espirito Santo as Hammers boss.

However, he continues to be linked with a London Stadium exit, given that his contract runs out in the summer of 2027 – although he also has the option of a further year.

Man Utd have been one of the clubs mentioned as a destination for the Brazilian, and Jones has delved into the possibility of that move actually happening.

He told TEAMtalk: “The rumours about United and Paqueta don’t really make sense and I’m skeptical about why they would spend upwards of £60million on him any time soon.

“I do believe we are coming into a time when the player himself is starting to get itchy feet and wants a new club and a bigger contract, but he does not fit what I understand United to be looking for and – so far – I have not heard of this being a deal they are looking to aim for in January.

“He’s not really of the midfield profile they want at the moment, apart from already being in the Premier League.

“The links to Spurs and Villa were legitimate ones and at the right price, maybe those sort of deals become feasible again, but West Ham are not going to let him leave on the cheap even at a time when they are pretty limited on what they can spend on the transfer market themselves.”

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