WEST HAM have reportedly agreed personal terms with Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta as they move towards sealing a £48million transfer.
The Hammers had an initial bid of £34m rejected for the 24-year-old Brazilian but increased that by £14m on Thursday.
And now, as Paqueta’s representatives look for a place for him to live in London, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that terms with the player have been finalised.
Talks between the two clubs have not yet reached a resolution, although they did have positive discussions on Thursday night.
Speaking on social media, Romano said: “West Ham have new round of talks scheduled today for Lucas Paqueta deal.
“Personal terms agreed but difficult negotiation with OL yesterday – final late night call was positive.
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“West Ham are trying their best to get it done. Talks are still ongoing.”
Manager David Moyes is keen to recruit reinforcements after a dreadful start to the season.
West Ham currently sit bottom of the Premier League table having lost all three of their opening matches without scoring a goal.
They were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City, 1-0 by Nottingham Forest and then 2-0 by Brighton on Sunday.
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Paqueta would offer the Irons some more creativity in midfield – something they have been crying out for in recent weeks.
He has scored 21 goals and provided 14 assists in 80 appearances for Lyon.
The South American has also been capped 33 times by Brazil, netting seven times.
Paqueta would become West Ham’s eighth signing of the summer.
They have already brought in Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmeiri and Thilo Kehrer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
