West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the move includes a loan back for the rest of the season, a condition resisted by Flamengo. Flamengo have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise it to €40m, but prefer to wait until summer to secure a cheaper deal rather than agree to a loan.
Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following a spot-fixing investigation that cost him a move to Manchester City. West Ham, fighting relegation, fear losing one of their key players could damage their survival hopes. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has called for a quick resolution, while the club weighs the financial boost of a sale against the risk of weakening their squad.
