Lucas Paqueta: Fans Express Same Concern After West Ham Midfielder Is Linked to Man City

• Lucas Paqueta has been heavily linked with Manchester City this summer
• The Citizens are looking for a long-term replacement for Kevin de Bruyne
• Paqueta has enjoyed a brilliant season under David Moyes at West Ham

Football fans have reacted after reports emerged on Monday that Manchester City were keen on signing West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

Paqueta's release clause will be activated in June as Manchester City prepares to bid for his services next season.

City has been interested in the Brazilian since last summer but had to halt their pursuit after an investigation into a possible breach of betting rules by Paqueta.

Despite the investigation, the 25-year-old has continued to play this season and has been in inspired form under David Moyes.

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The West Ham number 10 has made 36 appearances for the Hammers across all competitions, scoring eight goals and registering seven assists, according to Transfermarkt.

Internationally, he was reintegrated into the Brazil squad and was part of the team that won 1-0 against The Three Lions in the recent international break.

City bolstered their squad last summer by acquiring Matheus Nunes from Wolves for £53m, but Pep Guardiola sees Paqueta as a viable option to potentially replace the ageing Kevin de Bruyne.

Fan reaction to Paqueta news

Whenever Man City pursue a player, they usually get him.

News of Paqueta’s potential move to the Etihad has had fans saying the transfer would ensure Pep Guardiola’s side continued its domination in the English top flight.

@kene8th said:

" Haaland is going to have a feast man . De bruyne and paqueta feeding that guy is going to be a nightmare for the EPL"

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@FootballForeca3:

"Seems like Pacqueta is even better now. And City can get rid of Kovacic and Nunes who they signed instead of him this season.

@Kelsss574 was concerned Paqueta would end up becoming a bench warner at the Etihad.

"Another talented player wasting their career going to sit on the bench at city"

@EhizG

"They bought Mathias Nunez from Wolverhampton, he's sleeping on the bench as we speak.. Same thing will apply to Lucas Paqueta."

@recap_football_:

"City knows their Business very well"

@igwedip:

"He is a very good player and he will do well at City."

What next for Paqueta?

West Ham face incoming Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in their next game on Thursday, April 11 in the Europa League.

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The Portuguese winger etched his name in the history books, scoring the second-fastest goal ever by a visiting team at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League.

It took the midfield maestro a mere 108 seconds to find the back of the net, setting the stage for what was to be a riveting encounter as Manchester City clashed with Real Madrid.