West Ham star Lucas Paqueta to seek over £1m in costs from FA after spot-fixing case collapsed

West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta is preparing to launch a legal claim against the Football Association (FA) to recover more than £1 million in costs following his clearance in a high-profile spot-fixing case. The West Ham star was formally exonerated last month after a 314-page regulatory commission report dismissed the FA’s allegations. Now, the 27-year-old … Read more

Lucas Paqueta likely to stay at West Ham after defiant celebration in Forest thrashing

West Ham United delivered a shocking blow to Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon as Graham Potter’s side ran out 3-0 winners at City Ground. The Hammers went into the game on the back of a three-match losing streak that sparked whispers about Potter potentially getting axed. For much of the game, it seemed like West … Read more

West Ham turn down Aston Villa loan bid for Lucas Paqueta

West Ham United have rejected an approach from Aston Villa for midfielder Lucas Paqueta. According to The Guardian, the Villans were looking to lure the Brazilian midfielder to Birmingham on an initial loan deal that included a mandatory purchase clause. However, it wasn’t enough to convince West Ham to do business this late in the … Read more

Aston Villa open talks to sign West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta

Aston Villa are the latest club to register an interest in West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta. According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, the Villans reached out to West Ham to explore the conditions of a potential deal. Villa are braced for the potential exit of talented attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, who has attracted … Read more

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta on Tottenham Hotspur radar this week

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has emerged as a surprise target for Tottenham Hotspur. According to the Daily Mail, the Lilywhites will closely monitor his situation at West Ham this week ahead of a potential move on deadline day. Tottenham are not the only ones interested in Paqueta. The Brazilian playmaker, who was previously … Read more

Paqueta cleared: West Ham confirm FA dropped misconduct charges

West Ham United have confirmed that the Football Association (FA) has cleared midfielder Lucas Paqueta of spot-fixing charges following a lengthy investigation. An independent Regulatory Commission ruled in favour of the Brazilian international, ending speculation that had dogged him since August 2023. Paqueta was charged in May last year, with the FA alleging he intentionally … Read more

Lucas Paqueta dazzles in first West Ham start after spot-fixing verdict

Lucas Paqueta dazzled in front of West Ham United fans at Soldier Field as the Hammers came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 in the Premier League Summer Series. The Brazilian made the starting line-up for the first time since the verdict of his spot-fixing allegations was revealed and gave West Ham fans a glimpse … Read more

West Ham set £60-£70 million price tag for Paqueta

West Ham United set a £60-£70 million price tag for playmaker Lucas Paqueta, per ExWHUEmployee (via the West Ham Way). The Hammers wanted to sell him two seasons ago, but could not after the betting allegations emerged. Multiple reliable sources claim the Brazilian is poised to beat the case. West Ham will sell him for … Read more

West Ham fuming as Lucas Paqueta spot-fixing case drags on

West Ham United are growing increasingly frustrated with the Football Association (FA) as Lucas Paqueta’s spot-fixing case is set to spill into a new season, The Sun reports. The 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder is due to return for pre-season training tomorrow, but he does so with a heavy weight on his shoulders as the possibility of … Read more

West Ham face criticism over new gambling sponsorship amid Paqueta saga

West Ham United have signed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with BoyleSports, just as midfielder Lucas Paqueta remains at the centre of a high-profile betting probe.  According to the Daily Mail, the Hammers have signed a one-year deal with the Irish bookmaker worth £12 million to replace Betway, and it will take effect this summer. … Read more