Sami Mobkel of BBC Sport recently reported significant news. Flamengo have submitted a big verbal offer for West Ham United’s Lucas Paquetá. The bid exceeds €41 million. The clubs still need to tweak how the payments will work. However, sources say this agreement brings the Brazilian international much closer to a return to Rio de Janeiro.
Flamengo Submit €41m Bid for West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá
West Ham were open to the transfer before. But they only wanted it if Flamengo loaned the playmaker back to the London Stadium for the rest of the season. Now, Flamengo are pushing to sign him permanently right away. The Hammers’ recent form might change their stance on this.
West Ham are currently 18th in the Premier League. Despite this, they have surprisingly won three games in a row. They beat QPR, Tottenham, and Sunderland without their star number 10. Paquetá hasn’t played in recent weeks. He says he has a back injury, but rumours suggest he asked to leave.
This unexpected winning streak under manager Nuno Espírito Santo has given the club confidence. They may now see the €41m fee as vital cash. They can use it to sign committed players like Adama Traoré or a new defender. This makes more sense than keeping a player whose focus is elsewhere.
Should West Ham Cash In?
The Hammers face a huge decision. It could define their survival in the top flight. If you look at Paquetá’s contribution during the 2025/26 campaign, you see a player performing below his usual standards.
He has played 18 Premier League games. In those, he has scored just four goals and made only one assist. These numbers don’t justify keeping an unhappy player. This is especially true when the team looks better without him.
Mateus Fernandes has been great in the Brazilian’s absence. He runs the midfield with a hunger and energy that Paquetá has often lacked this season. Fernandes played well in the wins over Spurs and Sunderland. This proves that West Ham have the internal solutions to handle Paquetá’s exit. Also, keeping a player who doesn’t want to be there often brings bad energy into the dressing room.
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West Ham should accept Flamengo’s offer. They just need to negotiate a good payment schedule. The £35.8m (approximate) would allow Nuno to improve the squad’s defence immediately. Fernandes is shining, and the team are finding their rhythm. Cutting ties now is the smart move to secure Premier League safety.
