"It'll be an interesting one. I don't see how West Ham can really afford to let Paqueta go unless it's a really big money offer. They're going to need Paqueta if they're going to get out of this trouble at the wrong end of the Premier League table. He still remains one of their few shining lights in the team."
"Paqueta himself came out and made a social media post after that initial talk that he wanted out of West Ham playing it down. Villa did show interest in Paqueta in the summer window, but the move fell down at the final part, as West Ham wouldn't let him go. So again, it'll be a difficult deal to do in January just due to the cost of any potential move."
Lucas Paqueta is reportedly keen to leave West Ham during the January transfer window, with Aston Villa showing interest. West Ham face Premier League struggles and view Paqueta as a key player and one of the few bright performers. The club would be reluctant to sell him unless they receive a very large offer because his presence is considered important to help move the team away from the relegation zone. Paqueta publicly downplayed earlier exit talk via a social media post. Previous summer interest from Villa collapsed when West Ham refused to allow the transfer, and cost will complicate any January move.
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