Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus fees going straight into West Ham war chest

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08 May 2024, 1:30 am

West Ham will be susceptible to offers for star men Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus in the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

The Irons are set to miss out on European qualification for the 2024-25 campaign after a poor recent run of form.

Kudus and Paqueta have been the standout performers for David Moyes' side throughout this season.

It is believed that just like with Declan Rice's sale last summer (2023), any big-money fees will boost West Ham's transfer war chest for the upcoming window.

Football Insider revealed in March that Man City will return with a bid for Paqueta this summer after their previous agreement collapsed.

City agreed a £80million fee for the Brazil international last year but were forced to scrap the deal after he became the subject of an FA investigation for potentially breaching betting rules.

West Ham could be forced to accept Paqueta and Kudus offers

Paqueta has continued to play for West Ham this term, notching eight goals and seven assists in 41 appearances across all competitions.

He is under contract at the London Stadium until June 2027.

Meanwhile, Kudus only joined West Ham last year but has quickly become a key player for the London side.

The Ghana international, who was linked with Chelsea before moving to the Irons, has managed 13 goals and five assists in 43 games this term.

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West Ham, who have announced the departure of Moyes this summer, are five points adrift of a potential European berth with just two games left to play this term.

They face Luton and Man City in their last two fixtures.

In other news, defender to quit London Stadium after Leeds swoop.

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