{"id":410118,"date":"2026-01-16T04:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/410118\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T04:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:06:10","slug":"west-ham-now-have-flamengo-on-silver-plata-over-lucas-paqueta-deal-after-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/410118\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham now have Flamengo on silver Plata over Lucas Paqueta deal after twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

West Ham now appear to have Flamengo on a silver Plata in the Lucas Paqueta saga after a significant twist which could actually benefit Nuno Espirito Santo.<\/p>\n

What had looked like a delicate, player-driven situation has taken a new direction, strengthening West Ham\u2019s<\/a> hand and changing the dynamics of negotiations at the most critical moment.<\/p>\n

Friday looks set to be D-Day for the saga between Lucas Paqueta<\/a>, West Ham and the Brazilian club he is desperate to join \u2013 Flamengo.<\/p>\n

Battle lines were drawn as West Ham made an astonishing Paqueta accusation<\/a> on Thursday following intense speculation over his conduct in trying to force a move back to his boyhood club.<\/p>\n

The Hammers board accused Paqueta of \u2018lies\u2019 and \u2018playing games\u2019 over a back injury which has reportedly prevented him from training ahead of a crucial game with Spurs.<\/p>\n

Nuno Espirito Santo<\/a> held a meeting with the Brazilian playmaker this week.<\/p>\n

New major development in West Ham\u2019s Paqueta saga<\/p>\n

At that meeting, Nuno agreed to ask West Ham to let Paqueta leave<\/a> if Flamengo meet the asking price, after being convinced the 28-year-old wants a return home for the right reasons.<\/p>\n

That asking price is around \u00a342.5m \u2013 some \u00a310m more than Flamengo initially offered.<\/p>\n

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But a meeting has been scheduled for Friday between West Ham and the biggest club outside of Europe, with widespread reports from some top sources that a deal is looking increasingly likely.<\/p>\n

The Paqueta situation has been dividing opinion among Hammers fans.<\/p>\n

Many feel it is time to sell and move on, especially as Paqueta has been a shadow of his former self for much of the last two years.<\/p>\n

\"LucasPhoto by Jon Hobley\/MI News\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n

And particularly given the Hammers need players who are committed to the cause as they fight for their Premier League lives.<\/p>\n

Indeed there is also debate that West Ham could put the money to good use signing a player much better suited to a relegation scrap than Paqueta \u2013 who has just one assist in his last 59 games.<\/p>\n

Until now, Paqueta pushing to leave and Flamengo the only club he wants, the Hammers have been left in a difficult position.<\/p>\n

But the tables appear to have turned in their favour.<\/p>\n

Because West Ham now have Flamengo on a silver Plata over the Paqueta deal after a new twist.<\/p>\n

It is being reported by outlets in Brazil and England \u2013 including the likes of Fabrizio Romano \u2013 that West Ham and Flamengo could iron out a deal on Friday.<\/p>\n

West Ham now have Flamengo on silver Plata over Paqueta deal<\/p>\n

The Hammers have been playing hard ball, though, and that could be about to pay off big time.<\/p>\n

As part of the discussions over Paqueta, Bolavip<\/a> reports that West Ham want the extremely versatile, hard-working pressing machine Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo as part of the deal. <\/p>\n

With these players out or doutbful, who needs to step up against Tottenham?! <\/p>\n

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The Hammers have told the player they will increase his salary and are willing to use \u00a320m of the Paqueta money to pay Plata\u2019s asking price according to the report. <\/p>\n

The 25-year-old Ecuadorian can play in a number of positions across the forward line and midfield.<\/p>\n

While no agreement has been reached, Plata\u2019s name is expected to feature heavily in talks between the Hammers and Flamengo on Friday.<\/p>\n

And the deal could work out much better for Nuno and West Ham \u2013 as long as Plata can hit the ground running in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"GonzaloPhoto by Jose Breton\/Pics Action\/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhat Gonzalo Plata would bring to West Ham<\/p>\n

Plata has been starring for Flamengo in Brazil, having previously played for Sporting CP, Real Valladolid, Al-Sadd and Ecuador. <\/p>\n

At Valladolid he made over 60 appearances with seven goals, before impressing in Qatar with double-figure goal contributions, and later helping Flamengo win the Copa do Brasil with a decisive final-winner.<\/p>\n

Plata is known for his pace and being technically gifted, thriving on taking defenders on, creating chances and contributing both goals and assists. <\/p>\n

With explosive acceleration, strong dribbling ability and a preference for cutting inside on his left foot, some much-needed dynamism would be added to West Ham\u2019s attack. <\/p>\n

Plata would offer Nuno width, unpredictability and creative spark.<\/p>\n

He has also proven himself as a big game player, stepping up and performing at his best in high-pressure matches. <\/p>\n

And West Ham will certainly be playing plenty of those before the season is out.<\/p>\n

What could be the biggest game-changer should this contra-deal come off, though, is Plata\u2019s work-rate.<\/p>\n

His effort in transitional play and counter-attacks, as well as pressing the opposition, would make West Ham an entirely proposition.<\/p>\n

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