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Lucas Paqueta could go on strike for West Ham’s clash with rivals Tottenham on Saturday to help force a transfer away from the club.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brazilian playmaker is wanted back in his native country, with Flamengo having a \u00a330.2million bid turned down by the Hammers.<\/p>\n

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who leads the betting for the Premier League sack race<\/a>, wants to keep Paqueta for their survival bid.<\/p>\n

Lucas Paqueta Set To Go On Strike<\/h2>\n

The 28-year-old asked to sit out of West Ham’s FA Cup third round victory over QPR following the latest transfer developments.<\/p>\n

Now he could further upset club chiefs by refusing to play against Spurs in another crucial contest, according to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook.<\/p>\n

West Ham sit 18th, seven points adrift of safety, and a loss away at their London rivals would be another damning blow in their disastrous season.<\/p>\n

It would also pile more pressure on Nuno, with former boss Slaven Bilic waiting<\/a> in the wings.<\/p>\n

Paqueta is unhappy in England and remains unsettled since the spot-fixing allegations came to light in 2023.<\/p>\n

His form has taken a dip this season with four goals across 18 appearances, but he’s only found the target once in his last eight matches.<\/p>\n

West Ham stuck with Paqueta despite the allegations, and the club felt let down by his determination to quit the club at a crucial time in the campaign.<\/p>\n

However, they face the prospect of keeping an unhappy player at the club and risk further lowering morale in the squad should they turn down his move to Brazil.<\/p>\n

Paqueta also wants a return to his home country his month to help his chances of representing Brazil at the World Cup in the summer.<\/p>\n

West Ham Looking At Eric Dier<\/h2>\n

England international Eric Dier has been offered a move to West Ham, which would add much-needed defensive stability to their side.<\/p>\n

Dier is still contracted to Monaco until 2028 but hasn’t featured in the league for three months due to hamstring and calf injuries.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old played 11 times under Espirito Santo while the duo were at Tottenham before Dier moved to Bayern Munich in January 2024.<\/p>\n

His fitness would come under question, but Dier would add experience and versatility as he can play in midfield and central defence.<\/p>\n

West Ham have the worst defensive record in the Premier League, having conceded 43 goals in 21 games.<\/p>\n

Nuno has already strengthened his attack<\/a> with the \u00a350million arrivals of Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe.<\/p>\n

Luis Guilherme has been sold to Sporting, while Callum Wilson is likely to terminate his contract.<\/p>\n

West Ham now require significant investment in their defence, and their sale of Paqueta will help facilitate that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lucas Paqueta could go on strike for West Ham’s clash with rivals Tottenham on Saturday to help force a transfer away from the club.\u00a0 The Brazilian playmaker is wanted back in his native country, with Flamengo having a \u00a330.2million bid turned down by the Hammers. 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