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Tottenham Hotspur are making a decisive late-window transfer for Lucas Paquetá, figuring out the Brazilian midfielder as a key resolution to their midfield disaster.
After dropping Eberechi Eze to Arsenal and going through uncertainty over James Maddison’s health, Spurs have accelerated talks with West Ham United to safe Paquetá’s signature.
Sources near the negotiations have confirmed to TheBoyHotspur that Tottenham are contemplating a number of deal constructions, together with a direct money provide and a performance-incentivised bundle.
In a shocking twist, discussions have additionally touched on a possible swap deal involving Yves Bissouma. Whereas West Ham and Tottenham beforehand maintained an off-the-cuff non-transfer pact, Spurs’ acquisition of Mohammed Kudus earlier this summer season already breached that understanding, opening the door for additional enterprise.
Tottenham very eager on Lucas Paqueta
Tottenham’s curiosity is described as “concrete and strategic”, with inside confidence that Paquetá’s current clearance from betting allegations and his sturdy type, with two objectives in three matches, make him a viable and fast improve. Nonetheless, West Ham stay agency on their £50–60 million valuation and are reluctant to lose one other star to a direct rival.
With simply days left within the window, Spurs are pushing laborious to finalise the deal, conscious that competitors from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace may complicate the race. However inside Tottenham’s camp, Paquetá is seen not simply as a switch goal, however as an announcement signing.
Spurs may use Paqueta
It’s no secret that Tottenham want extra high quality and depth in the course of the park, and the Brazilian could possibly be the best match. He’s taking part in his greatest soccer proper now, and he’s nicely settled within the Premier League. He may make an immediate impression on the North London membership.
Becoming a member of Tottenham would permit him to struggle for trophies and compete within the UEFA Champions League as nicely.
