West Ham are preparing for another potential offer from Manchester City for midfielder Lucas Paqueta, according to sources familiar with the situation.
If the 26-year-old is cleared of any betting rule violations by the FA, it is expected that City will make a move for him.
The investigation into Paqueta began last summer, and it is believed that the Brazilian player was disappointed by the news as it prevented a transfer to Manchester City.
Despite the collapsed deal, Pep Guardiola’s team remains keen on the player and is monitoring the situation closely as the summer transfer window approaches.
After the initial £80 million agreement fell through, City turned their attention to signing Matheus Nunes from Wolves.
Despite the ongoing investigation, Paqueta has continued to represent both West Ham and Brazil, making 33 appearances and contributing seven goals and six assists in the 2023-24 season.
Having joined West Ham from Lyon in 2022, Paqueta’s contract with the club runs until June 2027, with a possible extension for an additional year.
While primarily deployed on the left wing by manager David Moyes this season, Paqueta is also capable of playing in an attacking midfield role.