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Manchester City were widely linked with Lucas Paqueta in the summer transfer window, and there is still conjecture regarding the West Ham United attacking midfielder.

TalkSPORT reported in September that Manchester City made a bid of £70 million for West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta in the summer transfer window.

Paqueta wanted to move to City, who won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup last season.

West Ham rejected down the offer from the Citizens.

According to TalkSPORT, City then withdrew their interest in Paqueta because he “became the subject of an FA betting investigation” and bought Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers instead.

Lucas Paqueta continues to be associated with Manchester City
Rumours about a possible move to City in the future have arisen in recent days.

The Sun on Sunday (print edition October 15th, page 75) said that Paqueta is dreaming of a transfer to City in the summer of 2024.

The allegation in the British newspaper said that the Brazil international player has an £85 million release clause in his contract that will become activated in 2024.

On Sunday, Football Transfers reported that City are still interested in Paqueta and “admire” him.

The article said that City could make an attempt for the 26-year-old again after the FA investigation into potential betting breaches is over.

Fabrizio Romano give his view on Lucas Paqueta rumour Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared his take on the predicament of Paqueta.

Romano has revealed that although City have long liked the former Lyon great, they are not actively looking to get him to the Etihad Stadium at the moment.

The transfer specialist told CaughtOffSide: “Paqueta has always been appreciated by City, as we’ve known for a long time but there’s nothing new happening at the moment.

“City signed Matheus Nunes in the summer in that position, so another similar signing in midfield might not make sense as a priority.

Of course, Kalvin Phillips could depart, as I reported last week, but for now there’s no decision taken on the midfielder position for January, and it will also depend on the formula for the Phillips deal.”

I can not see City making a move for Paqueta.

The West Ham no. 10 is a very excellent player who can operate out wide, down the middle as a central attacking midfielder or in a more deeper role.

However, City have enough good midfielders and do not exactly need Paqueta.

The Brazilian has made 37 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.

Paqueta has scored five goals and given four assists in those games.