Spurs Join Race For Man City-Linked "Maverick" In Potential £40m Deal

Written By Albert Echatah

Tottenham have entered the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, the Brazilian has been linked with departure from the London-based club.

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West Ham United have set an asking price of between £30 and £40 million for the midfield player, according to a report from CaughtOffside.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing him, but Manchester City and Crystal Palace will be their rivals. Seeing if they can close the transaction will be intriguing.

They could use more depth and quality in the last third, but the quoted asking price is within their means. The 27-year-old is a dedicated midfield player who will support his club both defensively and by setting up opportunities for his teammates.

He has continuously demonstrated his abilities in England and is a dependable player in the Premier League. Former West Ham manager David Moyes has called him a “maverick”. He undoubtedly possesses the skills required to compete at the greatest level.

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The player will now try to concentrate on his football after being recently exonerated of the spot-fixing charges. Joining a large club will be a great opportunity.

The player is also attracting interest from Manchester City. They had admired the Brazilian for a long time. Despite having more resources than Tottenham, the north London team may be able to guarantee him consistent playing time. Whether they can prevail in the competition for his autograph is still up in the air.

Tottenham must find a creative replacement for James Maddison, who is out due to a serious injury. The Brazilian is definitely a good fit. He may have an immediate effect. Thomas Frank might also benefit from his style of play.

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