West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed the membership have acquired a bid from Manchester Metropolis for Lucas Paqueta.
Following a massively spectacular debut season at the Hammers, Metropolis are eager to deliver the Brazilian to the Etihad Stadium.
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Paqueta joined West Ham from Lyon final summer season and performed a vital position of their Europa Convention League triump.
talkSPORT understands he wants to join City though there may be nonetheless lots of work to do.
In response to reviews, Paqueta has spoken with Pep Guardiola a few transfer to Metropolis and has agreed private phrases over a six-year contract on the Etihad Stadium.
French soccer journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi claims Metropolis have provided €85million plus €10m in add-ons for the 25-year-old Brazilian.
That equates to round £82m in complete, however West Ham are reportedly demanding €110m [£95m] with out bonuses.
West Ham, who not too long ago welcomed the arrival of Edson Alvarez from Ajax, are reluctant to promote.
This has not deterred City from attempting although as Moyes revealed on Friday: “We have acquired a suggestion from Metropolis for Paqueta.
“In the intervening time it is not anyplace close to assembly our valuation.”
They’re additionally eyeing a mortgage transfer for Metropolis teenager Cole Palmer, who scored of their Group Protect defeat in opposition to Arsenal.
Though the Hammers may lose a prized asset in Paqueta, they might be set to herald Premier League high quality as a substitute.
Moyes’ aspect have agreed a deal with Southampton to signal James Ward-Prowse for a charge of £30million.
They’re additionally set to signal Harry Maguire from Manchester United for a similar charge as their summer season enterprise continues.
West Ham had remained the one Premier League membership to not full a summer season signing with simply days till the brand new season.
Nonetheless they’ve lastly acquired their enterprise underway with Alvarez, however may see Paqueta head for the exit door.
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