West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta is reportedly on the verge of leaving, with Aston Villa in talks for a potential £47m loan-to-buy agreement to secure his services.
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Brazil international Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, almost two years after the investigation was launched in August 2023. The midfielder, who currently plays for West Ham United, is now free to focus on his football without the cloud of suspicion hanging over him. However, it remains unclear whether he will feature for West Ham against Nottingham Forest this Sunday, as he recovers from injury.
West Ham United find themselves under pressure after losing their opening three games in all competitions. Manager Graham Potter will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes when they travel to face Nottingham Forest this weekend. The Hammers have been linked with a move for Lucas Paqueta, who could potentially provide the creative spark they've been lacking.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa host Crystal Palace on home soil on Sunday. The Villans have been restricted in the summer transfer market as they look to comply with UEFA's squad cost rules (SCR). If the transfer to Aston Villa goes through, Paqueta is expected to play as a central midfielder, likely positioned at the head of Aston Villa's midfield or in a three-man midfield alongside Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara.
Aston Villa are competing in the Europa League this season and are desperate to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes on September 1 at 7pm BST for Premier League clubs. The deadline is fast approaching, and fans will be eager to see if the club can pull off any last-minute deals.
Paqueta has scored two goals in all competitions so far this season following his return to the pitch. If he does join Aston Villa, he could prove to be a valuable addition to their midfield, providing both goals and creativity.
Both Aston Villa and West Ham United are in action on Sunday, with Villa hosting Crystal Palace and West Ham traveling to face Nottingham Forest. It promises to be an exciting weekend of football, with plenty of intriguing match-ups to look forward to. Stay tuned for updates!
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