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Aston Villa Pursues Lucas Paqueta Amid Transfer Deadline Pressure

8/30/2025

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Aston Villa aims to sign West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta before the transfer deadline, facing financial challenges due to UEFA regulations.
Villa's proposal includes a £5 million loan with a £45 million buy obligation, while West Ham prefers a permanent transfer.
Manager Unai Emery seeks two to three new players, including an attacker and a versatile defender.
Paqueta, under contract with West Ham until 2027, has indicated a desire to leave the club.

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Aston Villa aims to sign West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta before the transfer deadline, facing financial challenges due to UEFA regulations.
Villa's proposal includes a £5 million loan with a £45 million buy obligation, while West Ham prefers a permanent transfer.
Manager Unai Emery seeks two to three new players, including an attacker and a versatile defender.
Paqueta, under contract with West Ham until 2027, has indicated a desire to leave the club.