Lucas Paqueta sends message to forgotten West Ham teammate as exit beckons
West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta dedicated a heartfelt message to a teammate amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding his own future at the club.
The Brazilian is currently under investigation for alleged breaches of betting regulations, with the FA reportedly seeking a lifetime ban for Paqueta after issuing formal charges in May.
Despite the severity of the allegations, the Brazilian has continued to train and feature for the club when available.
Football Insider recently revealed that West Ham are now open to accepting offers for Paqueta, with several Saudi Pro League clubs preparing bids. However, any potential move will depend heavily on the outcome of the FA’s investigation.
In the meantime, the midfielder has returned to pre-season training with the Hammers and shared a message directed at a teammate, showing that despite the cloud over his future, he remains connected with the squad.
| Season statistics | Lucas Paqueta |
| Appearances | 36 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 0 |
Lucas Paqueta and Luis Guilherme reunite at West Ham as pre-season begins
West Ham players have returned to Rush Green this week with pre-season training now underway ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Paqueta shared a photo on his Instagram story featuring teammate Luis Guilherme — a face fans haven’t seen too often since his arrival. He captioned the post: “Together brother.”
The 19-year-old Brazilian made just one start last season and featured 13 times in total. His only start, which came against Wolves, and Guilherme drew heavy criticism from pundits following a disappointing performance.
He became West Ham’s first signing under former manager Julen Lopetegui after completing a £25.5 million move from Palmeiras, but he has yet to make the expected impact.
Speculation continues to surround his future, with Football Insider reporting that Feyenoord have entered talks with West Ham over a potential deal for Guilherme back in February.
West Ham step up interest in El Hadji Malick Diouf
With a number of players linked with exits this summer, West Ham are preparing for a significant squad rebuild in what will be Potter’s first transfer window in charge.
Football Insider has revealed that West Ham are advancing in negotiations to sign Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The Hammers have a positive track record when it comes to signings from the Czech side, with both Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal proving to be valuable additions in recent years.
West Ham have identified left-back as a priority position due to ongoing concerns over Emerson Palmieri’s performances, and view Diouf as a long-term solution in that role.