Advanced negotiations are underway this weekend for a highly sought-after West Ham star.

The Boy Hotspur’s Substack reports that Tottenham are weighing up a move for 28-year-old Lucas Paquetá, with West Ham prepared to listen to offers if their valuation—believed to be around €30m (£25–26m)—is met.

This comes after intense speculation during the summer of 2025, when Spurs explored multiple avenues to sign the Brazilian, including loan or swap proposals. However, no agreement was reached, as West Ham were reluctant to sell and faced rival interest from clubs such as Aston Villa.

Writing to subscribers, The Boy claimed: “I’m told this afternoon that Spurs are close.”

Paquetá has been central to West Ham since his arrival from Lyon in 2022, but the Hammers’ difficult campaign—currently seeing them fight relegation—has fuelled talk of him seeking a fresh challenge. He has previously been linked with Flamengo, Manchester United and others. Any uncertainty surrounding his future eased in mid-2025 when he was cleared of spot-fixing allegations.
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e in need of greater balance and clarity on the pitch, and this potential move goes beyond simply attributing issues to Thomas Frank.

As it stands, Spurs have not submitted an official offer, and discussions appear to be at an exploratory stage. West Ham’s asking price could be flexible due to their need for funds, though selling to a direct London rival—particularly after already losing Mohammed Kudus to Spurs in summer 2025—may prove controversial with supporters and the club hierarchy.

This potential transfer has been some time in the making. During the 2025 summer window, Paquetá was heavily linked with Tottenham after Spurs failed to land alternatives such as Eberechi Eze.

Reports suggested talks with his representatives, possible swap deals involving Yves Bissouma, and bids in the £50–60m range.

Sources including Fabrizio Romano, GiveMeSport and ESPN confirmed Tottenham’s interest, noting that Paquetá was open to a European move over Saudi options. West Ham, however, stood firm on their valuation and were unwilling to strengthen another London club.