{"id":77445,"date":"2026-01-21T10:42:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=77445"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:42:28","slug":"vinicius-junior-west-ham-transfer-talk-lucas-paqueta-flamengo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/vinicius-junior-west-ham-transfer-talk-lucas-paqueta-flamengo\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Star Vinicius Junior Reveals West Ham Transfer Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has provided a West Ham transfer update, suggesting that Lucas Paqueta is on the verge of joining boyhood club Flamengo.<\/strong><\/p>\n Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has provided a West Ham transfer update.<\/p>\n The Brazilian, speaking after registering a goal and two assists in his side’s 6-1 win over Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, opened up on Lucas Paqueta’s rumoured Hammers exit.<\/p>\n Paqueta has long been linked with a move away from the London Stadium.<\/p>\n He came close to joining Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in 2023, however the transfer fell through after an investigation was opened into the midfielder over alleged betting breaches.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old was cleared of the charges against him back in July 2025.<\/p>\n Additionally, the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea and more have all been listed as potential destinations for Paqueta in previous years.<\/p>\n But now, he is reportedly pushing for a return to boyhood club Flamengo.<\/p>\n According to reports, Paqueta is set to rejoin the Brasilerao champions in a \u00a338m deal.<\/p>\n This is despite Nuno Espirito Santo saying he is ‘definitely happy’ at West Ham<\/a> last month.<\/p>\n Vinicius, who described Paqueta as his ‘best friend in football’ after coming through the ranks at Flamengo alongside one another, has seemingly confirmed the midfielder’s imminent exit.<\/p>\n He told\u00a0TNT Sports Brasil<\/em>: “I ask my agents every day about Paquet\u00e1 and his move to Flamengo, who are also his agents. His happiness is mine, and Flamengo\u2019s happiness is ours.<\/em><\/p>\n “God willing, in the next few days he could close this deal.”<\/em><\/p>\n Paqueta’s prospective exit comes as a major blow for the Hammers and their survival hopes.<\/p>\n He has featured in 19 games for the east London club across all competitions this term, registering a total of five goals and one assist as they sit in the Premier League’s relegation zone.<\/p>\n The Hammers are ranked among the favourites in the Premier League relegation odds<\/a> market.<\/p>\n This despite a crucial 2-1 win away at Tottenham Hotspur last time out. That result saw them move within five points of safety, as they remain in 18th place in the English top-flight table.<\/p>\n Prior to that win, the Hammers were winless in 10 straight league matches. As a result, head coach Espirito Santo was among the favourites in the Premier League sack race odds<\/a> market.<\/p>\n He has since drifted out to 12\/1, suggesting he is not under immediate pressure.<\/p>\n Should that situation change, former boss Slaven Bilic is reportedly waiting patiently to make a sensational return. He leads as the favourite in the next West Ham manager odds<\/a> market.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a few incoming transfers could soften the blow of Paqueta’s potential departure.<\/p>\n According to reports, West Ham are targeting Bobby Thomas<\/a> from Coventry in their hunt for a new centre-back, while they are also eyeing Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes<\/a>.<\/p>\nVinicius Junior On West Ham Transfer Talk<\/h2>\n

Paqueta Exit A ‘Major Blow’ for West Ham<\/h2>\n