In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Manchester City could reignite their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants want to return with an offer for the Brazilian playmaker this summer after failing to land him last year.
Paqueta’s Impressive Form At The London Stadium This Season
Paqueta is enjoying another impressive campaign at West Ham after he managed to put in a run of influential displays for them in the final third. The Paqueta-born talent has played in 34 matches for the East London outfit this season, netting seven goals and grabbing seven assists in multiple competitions.
The 26-year-old has been a reliable performer in the opponent’s half as he is averaging 2.3 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 0.8 clearances, 1.5 shots, 1.5 key passes and 1.4 dribbles per game in Premier League football. However, he needs to improve his ball distribution based on his pass success rate of 74.9% in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
Paqueta is under contract at the London Stadium until 2027, so Man City would have to launch a big offer if they are serious about acquiring the services of the Brazilian sensation in the upcoming transfer window.
Is Paqueta A Decent Option For Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola?
Paqueta usually works hard for his team defensively and can make a few driving runs with the ball in and around the opponent’s penalty area. He can strike the ball with power and accuracy from long range.
The Brazil international can even set up a few decent chances for his teammates on the offensive end of the field. He mainly operates as an attacking midfielder but can also play as a box-to-box midfielder or as a left-winger if needed.
Paqueta would undeniably enhance the quality of Man City‘s squad. He has what it takes to nail down a regular starting place in Pep Guardiola‘s first team. Plus, the Brazilian could help the Mancunian giants challenge for more major trophies in the coming seasons.
At 26, Paqueta is about to enter his prime which makes him a great option for Man City to consider at the end of this campaign. He has proven his worth in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the Etihad Stadium.
