Unai Emery at Aston Villa training conference (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Aston Villa is interested in signing West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta before the summer transfer window ends.
According to a report by the BBC, the two clubs have had preliminary discussions about the total package for Brazilians of about £50 million. Aston Villa hopes to borrow with a purchase obligation. The £50 million package will include a loan fee.
Aston Villa can use Lucas Paqueta
Meanwhile, West Ham still wants to keep the 28-year-old Brazilian, but he is willing to join Aston Villa by Monday’s transfer deadline. The Brazilian midfielder has been a key player for West Ham since joining the club. How the situation will develop remains to be seen. Tottenham and Everton are also keen to sign midfielders.
Aston Villa can use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the Brazilian would be the ideal acquisition. They have an ambitious project and quality. They also have top managers like Unai Emery. It is no surprise that Brazilians are willing to join them.
Sharp Spurs
Meanwhile, Tottenham could be an exciting destination. They will be able to provide him with Champions League football. Whether they decide to decide to take action for the player before the window closes remains to be seen.
They need to have more technical capabilities in the middle of the park, and Brazilians may be the ideal choice. He is a hardworking midfielder who is able to play multiple roles. He will help Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa improve.
The 28-year-old has been associated with top clubs in the past. This may be the right time for him to try out a new challenge. It would be fun to see if West Ham is ready to approve his departure.
