Flamengo–West Ham Talks Over Lucas Paquetá Stall on Fee and Timing

Overview

• West Ham rejected Flamengo’s latest offer reported at around €40 million with bonuses and signaled it wants €45 million or the same €40 million entirely guaranteed.
• Negotiations remain stuck on payment structure, with Flamengo proposing installments and performance add‑ons while West Ham seeks more money up front and no variables.
• The clubs also disagree on release timing, as Flamengo wants Paquetá immediately and West Ham prefers to keep him through the end of the Premier League season in May.
• Paquetá has informed West Ham of his desire to return, has agreed personal terms with Flamengo, and has not been selected since January 6, including omission from Saturday’s squad.
• Flamengo is prepared to commit a record outlay for a Brazilian club, but the approaching closure of the English transfer window early next week adds pressure without a breakthrough yet.