Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches

[SamBlue]

Why didn't we go for him first then?

I think Paqueta move is related to Mahrez leaving, which was not the case when we did bid for Rice.

My mate who plays for the Dog & Duck on Hackney Marshes is better than Rice. He told me.

Rice, the most over-hyped British player since...Mason Mount!

 

[Tugay One Cup]

I agree, but to say he's not biased is wrong.

Yeah that's true enough.

 

[Trickyblues]

West Ham making swift moves in the market so it’s looking likely sadly. Haven’t felt this underwhelmed about a signing since Nolito

Or they’ve just received 100m for rice and are spending that…

 

[Antwerp City]

He's the full package for me.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Looks like he'll be Gundogans long term replacement.

If he has the ability to contribute with goals, if he is tidy and calm with the ball and he has a good attitude then I'm behind the signing.

At 25 he is the perfect age and Pep can have a few seasons to get him to his potential.

Then hopefully we can look at Wirtz next year as the long term replacement for KDB.

Not sure where Foden fits in though...

Isn’t he more of an attacking midfielder though? Surely Kovacic is the gundogan replacement

 

[waspish]

I'd pay 100m for him if West Ham pay us 40m for Philips

 

[richards30]

West Ham making swift moves in the market so it’s looking likely sadly. Haven’t felt this underwhelmed about a signing since Nolito

 

[Gumzy97]

Seems like we are confident

 

[richards30]

I'd pay 100m for him if West Ham pay us 40m for Philips

Tolm mentioned West Ham had offered us our money back on Phillips!

 

[Stoned Rose]

@BlueHammer85 who is better Paqueta or Rice?

Different.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Sets us up nicely for Bruno if things go wrong at Newcastle.

Although I've got to say I doubt that will happen. They look like they're setting themselves up really well.

 

[Blue and true]

West Ham making swift moves in the market so it’s looking likely sadly. Haven’t felt this underwhelmed about a signing since Nolito

They've got £105m burning a hole in their pocket.

 

[Coatigan]

BBC say 36.5m

Lucas Paqueta signs for West Ham from Lyon in club-record £51m deal

West Ham sign Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon for £51m on a five-year deal; Paqueta becomes Hammers eighth signing of the summer transfer window

www.skysports.com

 

[richards30]

Sets us up nicely for Bruno if things go wrong at Newcastle.

Although I've got to say I doubt that will happen. They look like they're setting themselves up really well.

Going to be a big threat next season and are obviously going to keep investing going forward.

 

[Blu3m00n91]

Because City always do kneejerk signings

Are you saying you don't want him coz we didn't go for him quickly enough?

Tracking back though?

Are you saying you don't want him coz we didn't go for him quickly enough?

Tracking back though?

I’m saying that this link is reactive. A week ago Doku was the replacement and last month it was Veiga. And I’d rather have Foden there and sign and actual winger

 

[hammersmithlad]

BBC says that West Ham paid £36.5m for him, so where did this £51m figure come from? If that's the case, then £70m seems like a figure they might accept.

Think £36.5m is the initial fee, not including add-ons which was around £14m. Hence, the total fee of £51m.

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ansfer-record-to-sign-lyon-midfielder-paqueta

https://www.skysports.com/football/...or-west-ham-from-lyon-in-club-record-51m-deal

 

[Phil1]

Good question! tough to answer. Both World Class and different styles for sure.

Paqueta better creativity, touch and vision.

Rice better engine, box to box and defensively.

Really hard to say, but i'd keep Rice if we had the choice.

If Rice is being touted as WC than the phrase has no meaning anymore.

 

[waspish]

Tolm mentioned West Ham had offered us our money back on Phillips!

Well let's hope Philips has got the message now and agree to go

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Going to be a big threat next season and are obviously going to keep investing going forward.

I am both looking forward to and so not looking forward to playing them in a week or so.

 

[Gumzy97]