Overview
- An initial report from The Times says the Brazil international wants to leave in January after a blocked late-window move to Aston Villa and a rejected Flamengo loan.
- West Ham sit 19th and four points from safety after seven defeats in nine league games, with supporter protests planned around upcoming home fixtures.
- TalkSPORT reports West Ham do not want to sell during the season to protect survival hopes, and Paquetá posted a smiling emoji with a family photo in club kits on X as some readouts downplayed exit claims.
- The Times also reports the club are set to announce significant losses and that Nuno Espírito Santo is targeting a striker and a defender while being open to offloading James Ward-Prowse.
- Some outlets suggest a price near £60m, though figures vary, and past context includes a collapsed £85m Manchester City move in 2023 before the FA probe was later cleared.