Although Manchester City's £70 m bid for Lucas Paqueta was rejected by West Ham, an £80 m offer along with additional incentives could secure the Brazilian for Pep Guardiola's team.
David Moyes has faced a challenging transfer window, being the only Premier League team not to make any signings until now. Fortunately, the Hammers secured the signing of Edson Alvarez from Ajax, and plan to bring in Southampton's James Ward-Prowse and Manchester United's Harry Maguire.
Although adding new players just before the start of the season isn't ideal, West Ham and their fans can't dwell on the past. The concern now is that the current transfer window still has a few weeks remaining, which means player movements could continue after the opening match.
Paqueta played a pivotal role in West Ham's previous season, notably with a crucial assist that led to a Europa Conference League victory. However, it seems the club is coming to terms with his departure. Insider sources suggest they've established a price for him rather than outright refusing offers.
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