It has now been reported that a move involving West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta and Manchester City is off.
This comes from journalist Alan Nixon on Patreon, after it was reported on Thursday that the deal was set to enter crucial stages.
Now, it seems Lucas Paqueta is not set to become a Manchester City player after all.
Journalist: Lucas Paqueta to Manchester City is off
Branded as ‘mind-boggling’ by Declan Rice (via Evening Standard), the 25-year-old seemed guaranteed to sign for the Sky Blues, especially after Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury.
In fact, Pep Guardiola was claimed to be keen on the versatile attacker’s signature last Sunday, which seemed like another reason why the move would get over the line.
Now, it has been revealed that the deal involving Lucas Paqueta heading to Manchester City is ‘off.’
While the treble-winners were expected to increase their bid after making an initial £60 million proposal, the transfer is believed to have broken down due to ‘confidential reasons.’
Now, the Sky Blues are hurriedly looking for alternatives to the Europa Conference League winner to add to their midfield.
Lucas Paqueta debacle emphasises the underwhelming window the English giants have had
After winning the treble, City were expected to flex their financial muscle and make a real statement in the market.
However, that has not been the case whatsoever, with Manchester City now also looking set to miss out on Lucas Paqueta.
After having decided to pull out of the race to sign Declan Rice, it seemed like the Sky Blues had a plan in place to sign a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan.
But that has simply not been the case and despite Kevin De Bruyne’s injury, it seems like Lucas Paqueta will now remain at West Ham.
For the outright best team on the planet, their transfer activity has been immensely underwhelming.
