TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones has given us an update on Manchester United\u2019s links with West Ham United midfielder\u00a0Lucas Paqueta, giving insight on the chances of the deal actually happening.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old remains one of the Hammers\u2019 most important players, having started all 10 of their Premier League matches this term, scoring three goals.<\/p>\n
Paqueta<\/a> notched the equaliser against Newcastle on Sunday as West Ham went on to beat the Magpies 3-1 in a first win for Nuno Espirito Santo as Hammers boss.<\/p>\n However, he continues to be linked with a London Stadium exit<\/a>, given that his contract runs out in the summer of 2027 \u2013 although he also has the option of a further year.<\/p>\n Man Utd<\/a> have been one of the clubs mentioned as a destination for the Brazilian, and Jones has delved into the possibility of that move actually happening.<\/p>\n He told TEAMtalk: \u201cThe rumours about United and Paqueta don\u2019t really make sense and I\u2019m skeptical about why they would spend upwards of \u00a360million on him any time soon.<\/p>\n \u201cI do believe we are coming into a time when the player himself is starting to get itchy feet and wants a new club and a bigger contract, but he does not fit what I understand United to be looking for and \u2013 so far \u2013 I have not heard of this being a deal they are looking to aim for in January.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s not really of the midfield profile they want at the moment, apart from already being in the Premier League.<\/p>\n \u201cThe links to Spurs and Villa were legitimate ones and at the right price, maybe those sort of deals become feasible again, but West Ham are not going to let him leave on the cheap even at a time when they are pretty limited on what they can spend on the transfer market themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n HAVE YOU SIGNED UP?<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udcab\u00a0Get the inside story first by joining\u00a0our\u00a0TEAMtalk Facebook channel<\/a>\u00a0to receive the latest breaking and exclusive news straight into your Messenger inbox.\u00a0<\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news<\/strong><\/p>\n First up, Aston Villa have delivered a clear \u2018hands off\u2019 message to clubs interested in Morgan Rogers, and TEAMtalk understands that Unai Emery\u2019s side are set to make a major statement, in a blow to his SEVEN confirmed suitors \u2013 including Man Utd<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile,\u00a0Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s January exit from United has edged closer to reality, with Napoli aggressively pushing a loan proposal<\/a> that could finally crack Ruben Amorim\u2019s resolve, TEAMtalk understands.<\/p>\n