Lucas Paquetá has finally spoken out following claims by Fabrizio Romano that he is looking to leave West Ham for Aston Villa. This response from the Brazilian midfielder is eagerly awaited by fans of both clubs, as it could play a crucial role in what is shaping up to be one of deadline day’s biggest transfer sagas.
Aston Villa has been in talks all week to secure a deal for Paqueta, with Tottenham and two Saudi clubs also in the mix. However, Tottenham’s recent signing of Xavi Simons has cooled their interest in Paqueta, while the player himself has shown no interest in a move to Saudi Arabia.
The public admission from West Ham’s hierarchy that Paqueta is the subject of serious interest from Aston Villa has raised tensions between the two clubs. The Hammers have accused the Brazilian of attempting to force a move to Villa Park through dubious means.
Fabrizio Romano, a prominent transfer reporter, initially hinted at Paqueta’s move to Villa on Instagram, only to delete the post after backlash from West Ham’s board and fans. However, he later suggested that a move to Aston Villa is still on the cards, claiming that Paqueta has agreed to the club’s project.
In response to Romano’s claims, Paqueta took to Instagram to address the rumors surrounding his future. He shared a picture of himself celebrating in a West Ham shirt, indicating his commitment to the club despite the transfer speculation.
As deadline day approaches, the situation surrounding Paqueta’s future remains unclear. Speculation continues to swirl, with fans divided over the true intentions of the player and the clubs involved. All eyes will be on Paqueta in the upcoming matches to see if he features for West Ham or if a move to Aston Villa is indeed on the cards. The truth will only be revealed by Monday evening, leaving supporters on edge as the transfer saga unfolds.
