Transfer Talk: Man City still want to sign Lucas Paqueta،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man City wants to try again on Lucas Paqueta
Manchester City want to return to the negotiating table for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetáaccording to UOL.
The Citizens had agreed a deal in principle worth £80million for the 26-year-old in the summer, but failed to complete the transfer after it was revealed he was subject of an investigation for alleged betting violations.
However, the latest reports indicate that Man City are ‘determined’ to make a new offer for his signature in January if they can get clarity on his situation.
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Manager Pep Guardiola is said to view Paqueta as a potential long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne, who is expected to be out of contract at Man City in 2025 and is also battling a hamstring problem this season.
Paqueta has remained a key player for West Ham in the current campaign, having made 15 appearances in all competitions for David Moyes’ side, and he also scored the winner as the Hammers beat Olympiacos 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday.
Paper gossip
– Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the Nice central defender Jean-Clair Todibo, writes Sport. Inquiries have already been opened into the 23-year-old by both Premier League sides, but it appears Nice are looking to resist offers in January but could be willing to move him away this summer. Barcelona are set to receive 20% of any potential future transfer fees.
– Internazionale has started the process of signing the striker Lautaro Martinez to a new contract, reveals Cesar Luis Merlo. The 26-year-old’s representatives reportedly met with the club earlier this week and discussions are said to be underway over a new four-year contract that would keep him at the club until the summer of 2027. The Argentina international remained one since the NerazzurriThe key players of this season, having scored 14 goals in 15 matches in all competitions.
– Contacts have been made from AC Milan with the representatives of the Schalke 04 midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, says Calciomercato. THE Rossoneri They are reported to be considering opening formal negotiations with the Bundesliga club in January in the hope of signing the 17-year-old, but are aware this could be difficult with strong competition expected for his signature.
– Two Brazilian clubs are interested in signing the Internazionale winger Juan Cuadrado, says Ekrem Konur. The 35-year-old joined the Serie A club on a free transfer after his contract with Juventus expired this summer, and having yet to make a competitive league debut, it appears he is starting to emerge as a potential. transfer option in January, when clubs outside Serie A can make him an offer for a pre-contract agreement.
– Fulham are set to hand manager Marco Silva a transfer “war chest” in January after he signed a new contract with the club, according to Football Insider. The Cottagers are said to remain on the lookout for a replacement for the striker. Alexander Mitrovic, who left the club to join Saudi side Al Hilal this summer. Silva’s latest contract sees him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2026.
