Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches

[skillman]

Said it this morning, we’ll be well below West Ham’s valuation (which can be anything they want it to be while his RC doesn’t kick in until next Summer) so we need the player to push for the deal itself. The recent (past hour) leaks about him wanting to go is good news.

We’ll see. Personally think they’ll ask for too much and the leaked £70m is near our ceiling for him. Unless he pushes hard…!

If we can get Phillips in there too then brilliant. Surely he’s taken the hint and isn’t still clinging to the second season syndrome - still can’t believe he actually mentioned that himself, shows a lack of mentality IMO. Like he’s living more in hope than in belief.

 

[richards30]

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.

So Paqueta is the much better signing for City then?

 

[grim up north]

So we are going to a club who just lost a midfield Gem with season to start in 4 days and as a policy we won’t overpay or get in a bidding war.

This deal isn’t gonna happen, is it!

Mctommy says hi

 

[BlueHammer85]

You say tackling is a weakness yet Paqueta is top 5 in the league for tackles per90

Interesting stat, as i say he's the real deal and complete player. but i see him as flair floating attacking centre midfielder rather than your typical tough tackling defensive mid.

 

[Dax777]

@BlueHammer85 who is better Paqueta or Rice?

Depends on what you need.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I rate Paqueta. He works hard and has the touch and skills our football demands. He would be a good player to have in the ranks.

 

[BlueHammer85]

So Paqueta is the much better signing for City then?

Both would be for sure, but yeh Paquetta would fit perfect.

 

[PragueBlue]

Reports would have said something before last night? this came out of nowhere

Reports come out when they get wind of it. For him to have agreed to the move (according to reports), then I would suggest discussions between us and the player/agent have been going on for more than a couple of days.

We don't buy players in response to one pre-season friendly.

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

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

 

[Stoned Rose]

Why didn’t we go in for this guy start of the season. Exploring options like making one single bid for Rice, then Viega and now Paqueta. Can’t say it’s some clear targeted plan.

Think you might be missing the point of our Rice bid mate.