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      Lucas Paqueta breaks silence on betting scandal hell that scuppered West Ham star’s £80m move to Man City

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      LUCAS PAQUETA has opened up for the first time on his betting scandal hell – paying tribute to the support shown by “special” David Moyes.West Ham star Paqueta, 26, has been under an FA investigation since August over allegations of suspicious gambling activities.Lucas Paqueta has spoken ahead of Brazil’s clash with England this SaturdayCredit: PAPaqueta, 26, opened up on his relationship with Hammers boss David MoyesCredit: AFPThe furore prompted Manchester City to back out of a proposed £80million move for the playmaker – but they have been tipped to rekindle their interest this summer.It also saw him left out of the Brazil squad for all six of their autumn matches, though he is now back with the Samba Boys for this month’s friendlies against England and Spain.Paqueta revealed how tough the ordeal has been for him but praised Irons chief Moyes for his handling of the situation.The former Lyon ace said: “In the beginning it was hard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But now I have grown a lot mentally and now I can live with that. I have left that behind and I can now focus on my performances.“(Moyes) was special for me. I have a good relationship with him. And his support was important for me.“He said he wanted me playing in the team. That confidence was very important for me.“Without a shadow of doubt, the support he gave me to leave all this behind, it was essential.”Most read in FootballPaqueta’s probe relates to bets placed on the midfielder to receive a yellow card in various Premier League matches.He denies any wrongdoing and was said to be shocked by the allegations when they first emerged – though could not elaborate on the ongoing investigation.Europa League quarter-final draw in full as Liverpool and West Ham learn their fate The former AC Milan attacker added: “I was told not to comment on this subject.“It’s been seven months since it happened and I’m cooperating, doing what’s in my power so that it can be resolved.”Paqueta has managed to be one of West Ham’s star performers this term, despite the probe, netting three goals and grabbing five assists in the Premier League.It has kept him on City’s radar who could look to exploit an alleged £85m release clause in his contract this summer – especially with Bernardo Silva’s future up in the air.Paqueta is just relieved to be back with his Selecao team-mates after his exile earlier this season.New boss Dorival Jnr brought the 42-cap ace straight back in for his new squad, which includes no fewer than ELEVEN uncapped players.(Moyes) was special for me. I have a good relationship with him. And his support was important for me.Lucas PaquetaManchester United midfielder Casemiro, not involved due to injury, took the time out to see his international colleagues at their Sopwell House base near St Albans.Paqueta said: “I’m very happy to be back. I hope I can help [the youngsters] in the best way possible.“I worked with the coach at the end of my time at Flamengo and it was an incredible experience. I’m happy to be called up for his recognition of my work.“Being in the national team has always been my dream, so when I return I feel even more privileged.”Paqueta will come up against West Ham team-mates past and present at Wembley on Saturday.Irons winger Jarrod Bowen, 27, is making a great case for inclusion in England’s Euros squad with 18 goals in all competitions.While Declan Rice, 25, is scaling new heights since his £105m switch from the London Stadium to Arsenal last summer.Paqueta added: “I have a lot of respect for them and I am fond of them. They are very good professionals.“Bowen is having an amazing season. I am happy to help him.“Declan is a great player. I am sure they will do the best they can for England and I will try to do the best I can for Brazil.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The Brazilian team will always be favourites, because of the history we have, the players we have.“It’s going to be a great game because there are two great teams and that respect has to be there.” More

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      Ivan Toney at centre of three-club Premier League transfer battle including Chelsea after Arsenal cool interest

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      THREE clubs are set to fight over Ivan Toney – as the player plots an exit should Brentford.A disastrous run of form has left the Bees just five points above the relegation zone.Ivan Toney wants to stay in the Premier League when he leaves BrentfordCredit: RexWith Brentford perilously close to the bottom three, a trio of sides are jostling to get in pole-position to land the striker this summer.SunSport understands Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham have all expressed an interest in signing the 28-year-old. It comes after Arsenal, who have previously been linked with Toney, cooled their interest.As for Chelsea, the West Londoners know they must sell before they can buy or risk breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.READ MORE ON CHELSEAOur source said: “If Brentford drop out of the Premier League, which is now looking a real possibility there will be a race to land Ivan Toney. “That’s why some clubs are already taking steps to try and get in pole position to land the player.”“It’s well-known that Chelsea and Spurs both need a number nine and Toney would fit the bill for both clubs. But West Ham are now interested too.“The club think Toney could be a real statement signing and help take the team to the next level. Most read in Football”West Ham are crying out for a centre forward who can help turn them from a good side into one that can genuinely challenge for the Champions League. “Arsenal are now less interested. Mikel Arteta has a system and a way of playing and he doesn’t think a conventional number nine like Ivan Toney is what they need.”Inside Ivan Toney’s Life As A FootballerSunSport can also reveal Toney is “open-minded” to staying in the capital after making it clear to his advisers he doesn’t want to leave the Premier League.Our source added: “Clubs in Italy and Spain have been tracking Toney for ages. He’s one of the most sought-after players in Europe. “But Ivan’s not really interested in moving abroad. He sees his future in the Premier League. “His priority is trying to score the goals that save Brentford and to cement his way into the England squad. “But, after that, there’s a general acceptance he will move on and start next season with a new club in the Premier League. “It will be a fresh start and, at 28, the biggest move of his career.” More

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      West Ham 5 Freiburg 0 (agg 5-1): Hammers secure huge comeback win despite Paqueta tantrum after being subbed

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      WEST HAM turned on the style to fire their way into the Europa League quarter-finals.David Moyes took the handbrake off and was rewarded with five goals, including two stunners from Mohammed Kudus.Kudus shone as West Ham won easilyCredit: GettyLucas Paqueta threw a strop after being substituted offCredit: TNT SportsPaqueta opened the scoring for West Ham as they thrashed FreiburgCredit: RexThe 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 start for West Ham 🤩Lucas Paquetá taps home to bring the Hammers level with Freiburg on aggregate within nine minutes 👏#UEL pic.twitter.com/7uWVCuZK26— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 14, 2024

      After disappointing displays in the first leg and against Burnley on Sunday, this was a reminder of West Ham’s newfound European pedigree.Lucas Paqueta’s early goal got this second leg off to the perfect start before Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cresswell both scored fine goals either side of the break to lift the mood in East London.Kudus then took the roof off with a stunning solo goal, covering three quarters of the pitch on a superb solo run to get his first before drilling in a fabulous fifth to seal an 11th straight home win in Europe.Moyes will continue to split opinion in the stands and debate over whether he should stay or go will rumble on until the summer.But it cannot be denied that when he needs a big performance, the Scot usually gets it. Freiburg, despite being lesser opposition, can be listed alongside Sevilla and Lyon as another memorable night.By the end, the boos from Burnley on Sunday had been replaced by ‘oles’ and optimism of another European push.Despite fears over a struggle to sell tickets due to the early start, the London Stadium was near capacity and full of voice as the Hammers looked to turn this tie around.Backed by the din the hosts made a flying start. Moyes had criticised Paqueta for his performance in Germany last week, but the Brazilian delivered after just nine minutes here.Most read in FootballBowen silenced the critics as he scored on the day he got a call-up to Southgate’s latest England squadCredit: GettyAnd even Aaron Cresswell got in on the actCredit: RexCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVALWith set-piece specialist James Ward-Prowse dropped to the bench, Aaron Cresswell stepped in and delivered a peach of a corner to the front post.Tomas Soucek’s diving header diverted the ball to the far post where it was met by Paqueta to begin the comeback. Premier League’s Euro adventurers facing crunch week in fight to land England fifth spot in revamped Champions LeagueA lovely finish from Aaron Cresswell 🎯His first-ever European goal gives West Ham a two-goal advantage over Freiburg on aggregate 💪#UEL pic.twitter.com/poqFjtIKXU— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 14, 2024

      The SunThe opener may have come from a set piece, but the Hammers were already showing more energy than across 90 minutes in the Black Forest, or the first half against Burnley.With the added attacking players, West Ham were still not completely secure at the back.But the addition of Michail Antonio had transformed them going forward and saw Bowen back in his more natural wide role.If there had been doubts about why Gareth Southgate had elected to call-up the winger for England earlier in the day, they were banished just after the half-hour mark when Bowen put the Hammers ahead in this tie for the first time.Collecting Soucek’s header, which had been well left by Antonio, Bowen turned, shrugged off the much bigger Christian Gunter and drilled a superb low effort into the bottom right.After reaching the semi-finals last time they were in this competition and winning the Europa Conference League last season, Moyes had called on his players to show their European clout here.Just minutes into the second half, they stamped their authority on this tie to banish any half-time jitters.Kudus stole the show with two goals on a brilliant night for the HammersCredit: AFPKudus dug a cross out from the left which was half-cleared to Vladimir Coufal. The Czech found Bowen who lifted his head to pick out Cresswell.The left-back, who was sent off in quarter-final and semi-final ties during West Ham’s last Europa League run, composed himself with a touch and lashed a superb finish into the far corner.The best was yet to come, though, with Kudus – another Moyes was unhappy with last week – pulled out a goal of the season contender, picking up the ball deep in his own half, driving 80 yards past three Freiburg defenders and finishing cooling in the bottom corner.READ MORE SUN STORIESMoyes had started making the changes and was about to bring Kudus off for youngster George Earthy, but the Ghanaian star was not quite done.Soucek and Bowen broke together with the latter teeing up Kudus on the edge of the box. The ex-Ajax man shaped to bend the ball into the far corner before ratting in at the near post. More

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      David Moyes drops HUGE hint he will sign new West Ham contract as he makes key appointment

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      DAVID MOYES has signed up a new scout at West Ham — his son David Jr.The lad has been working for top agency Wasserman.David Moyes has dropped the biggest hint that he is staying at West HamCredit: GettyAnd the move is a  further pointer that Moyes Sr is planning to sign a new deal at the Hammers.Last month, the Scot claimed he had been offered a new deal – but will wait until the end of the season to decide his future.His current deal expires in the summer.And there has been much speculation about him potentially leaving the club after a disappointing run of results.Read more football newsBut Moyes has now confirmed he has been handed an extension by the owners should he choose to accept.He said: “I’ve had really good conversations with the owners, with David Sullivan and Karren Brady.”There’s a contract there for me and I’m the one deciding I want to wait until the end of the season.”West Ham’s recent run of two Premier League wins in a row came to an end against Burnley.Most read in FootballAnd they needed a spirited comeback to fight back from two goals down.David Fofana put the visitors ahead after just 11 minutes with a wonder goal.David Moyes under fire at West Ham: Is his pragmatic style losing fans?A Konstantinos Mavrapanos own goal put the Clarets in dreamland at the break.But, Lucas Paqueta got the home side back in the game just a minute into the second half.Danny Ings’ injury time leveller earned the Hammers a point. More

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      West Ham set to flog Nayef Aguerd to highest bidder as David Moyes plans defensive transfer

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      WEST HAM plan to spend big on a centre-half — and could cash in on Nayef Aguerd.Boss David Moyes’ spies have put a quick and tough defender on their summer wanted list.
      West Ham could look to sell Nayef Aguerd this summerCredit: Getty
      Moroccan international Aguerd, 27, might be sold abroad, where he has admirers, and a less frantic and physical level may suit him more.
      The defender has made 19 Premier League appearances so far this season.
      But some fans have deemed him far too weak in recent months.
      Since Aguerd returned to the squad from the Africa Cup of Nations, West Ham have conceded 11 goals in three games.
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      Club officials are now willing to let him leave at the end of the campaign.
      Aguerd attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester City last summer, but both clubs are not expected to bid for him.
      However, City could look to move for West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta.
      Pep Guardiola may target the Brazilian if Bernardo Silva leaves.
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      Man City made a move for the Paqueta last summer but ended their interest when the FA opened an investigation into potential betting-rule breaches, which is yet to be resolved.
      The midfielder was valued at £70million while being linked.
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      Man City ‘targeting West Ham star to replace Bernardo Silva if Portugal star quits in summer transfer’

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      MANCHESTER CITY could look to make a transfer move for West Ham star Lucas Paqueta if Bernardo Silva leaves this summer, reports suggest.The treble-winners made a move for the Paqueta last summer but ended their interest when the FA opened an investigation into potential betting-rule breaches, which is yet to be resolved.
      Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a summer move to Man CityCredit: Getty
      They will reportedly make a move for the Brazilian if Bernardo Silva leavesCredit: Getty
      However, this interest could be reignited depending on the future of City star Silva.
      The 29-year-old’s contract with City runs until the summer of 2026 but is the subject of transfer interest from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League.
      Silva has also made his no secret of his desire to one day return to Benfica.
      The departures of attacking stars Cole Palmer and Riyad Mahrez meant keeping Silva at the Etihad was important going into this season.
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      But City have not stood in the way of stars who have previously wanted to leave.
      According to The Telegraph, should Silva look to move on in the summer, City will move for Paqueta to replace him.
      Pep Guardiola is said to remain a huge admirer of the 26-year-old.
      Paqueta was valued at £70million while being linked last season.
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      He has played 27 times for West Ham this season, which has seen him score five goals and add six assists in all competitions.
      The former Lyon star is currently sidelined through a calf injury but has returned to training.
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      On his return, manager David Moyes said: “Lucas Paqueta’s back in training, he’s very close to returning and hopefully that will give us a huge boost.
      “He’s certainly in contention [to play against Brentford], but I’ll need to find out exactly where he is.”
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      David Moyes says he has been offered new West Ham contract with his future in his own hands

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      DAVID MOYES has been offered a new West Ham contract but will wait until the end of the season to decide his future, he has revealed.The Scot’s current deal at the London Stadium expires in the summer.
      David Moyes has claimed he has received a new contract offerCredit: PA
      And there has been much speculation about him potentially leaving the club after a disappointing run of results.
      But Moyes has now confirmed he has been handed an extension by the owners should he choose to accept.
      He said: “I’ve had really good conversations with the owners, with David Sullivan and Karren Brady.
      “There’s a contract there for me and I’m the one deciding I want to wait until the end of the season.”
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      West Ham have not won any of their last eight games in all competitions.
      They have dropped to ninth place in the Premier League and are just one point off slipping into the bottom half of the table.
      But they have qualified for the Europa League last 16 and have been drawn against Freiburg – who they beat twice in the group stage.
      A “Moyes Out” banner was visible among the West Ham fans during their 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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      But the club have enjoyed huge success under the Scottish head coach since he returned to the club in December 2019.
      The highlight came at the end of last season when they won the Europa Conference League.
      David Moyes under fire at West Ham: Is his pragmatic style losing fans?
      They finished sixth and seventh in successive Premier League campaigns.
      In 2022, they also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League.
      Moyes previously managed the club between November 2017 and May 2018, claiming just nine victories from 31 games as he was dismissed with a win percentage of just 29.
      But since returning more than four years ago, his win percentage stands at nearly 46.
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      Thomas Tuchel snubs Premier League club despite soon-to-be-axed Bayern Munich boss being desperate to return to England

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is not interested in managing West Ham despite being desperate for a Premier League return.The outgoing Bayern Munich boss has unfinished business with English football having been sacked by Chelsea in September 2022.
      Tuchel is not interested in taking the West Ham jobCredit: AP
      West Ham’s current boss David Moyes is out of contract at the end of this season and recent results have placed him under extra pressure.
      Some fans even want him out following a run of eight games without a win in which they have conceded 16 goals.
      Hammers’ chiefs are exploring possible options for a change of coach while remaining firmly behind Moyes for the immediate future.
      Tuchel will become a free agent in the summer after it was announced he will be leaving German champions Bayern at the end of this season.
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      But sources close to the German say Tuchel will only entertain ideas to manage at the biggest clubs in England.
      Liverpool are losing head coach Jurgen Klopp this summer and with new people on the board at Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag is facing an uncertain future.
      Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is also under pressure with his team eighth in the Premier League despite the backing of Saudi billions.
      Tuchel managed Chelsea for a year and a half from January 2021 and won the Champions League and Club World Cup before helping the club through the most turbulent period in its history.
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      Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced then club owner Roman Abramovich to sell the club amid strict financial sanctions imposed by the UK government.
      Americans Todd Boehly and sidekick Behdad Eghbali bought Chelsea for just over £2 billion in May 2022 and sacked Tuchel 100 days later following a 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb.
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      Graham Potter, Steve Cooper and Julen Lopetegui are all names also thought to be being considered by the West Ham hierarchy. More