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Tottenham's £26M Bid for Paquetá Could Reshape West Ham

1/10/2026

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Tottenham Hotspur submitted a surprise £26 million bid for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá.
Paquetá has expressed a desire to return to Flamengo, his boyhood club.
West Ham United may consider selling Paquetá to balance their finances amid their relegation battle.
The potential transfer could provide West Ham with crucial funds for a squad overhaul, regardless of league status next season.

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Tottenham Hotspur submitted a surprise £26 million bid for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá.
Paquetá has expressed a desire to return to Flamengo, his boyhood club.
West Ham United may consider selling Paquetá to balance their finances amid their relegation battle.
The potential transfer could provide West Ham with crucial funds for a squad overhaul, regardless of league status next season.