Chelsea fascinated with signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta

Chelsea have but to make their first signing underneath Liam Rosenior and haven’t dominated out January additions, particularly as their defensive and midfield departments are in want of higher depth and high quality forward of the decisive part of the season.

Renan Moura, a Brazilian journalist, has reported that Chelsea are contemplating a switch for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, who is predicted to go away the Hammers within the ongoing switch window for roughly £35 million.

Flamengo are most within the participant’s switch and having had an preliminary bid rejected, they’re anticipated to come back again with a greater provide, though the Blues are hoping to thwart them by coming into into talks with their metropolis rivals within the very close to future.

Paqueta a very good signing for Chelsea

Lucas Paqueta could be a stable signing for Chelsea. He can play a deeper function in midfield, barely increased up and does nicely with an with out the ball. Amid health issues surrounding Romeo Lavia, the Brazilian worldwide guarantees to be a welcome addition.

Paqueta’s entourage additionally believes that staying in Europe as a substitute of becoming a member of Flamengo is the higher selection for the 28-year-old, who’s in one of the best years of his profession, however the participant is ‘decided’ to go away England given his remedy over match-fixing allegations.

It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if Chelsea can persuade Paqueta into becoming a member of them this month, or whether or not the participant is hellbent on returning to his homeland to affix Flamengo. If he’s keen to remain in England, there’s curiosity from elsewhere too.

Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are additionally believed to be fascinated with Paqueta ought to he depart the door ajar to persevering with within the Premier League, however contemplating what Chelsea can provide, they may seemingly be the favourites for him forward of native rivals.