"West Ham" reached an agreement with "Lyon" for the transfer of L. Paqueta © ZUMAPRESS com.

„Lyon“ team will have to say goodbye to one of their leaders. Dharmesh Sheth from „Sky Sports“ announces that „West Ham United“ and „Lyon“ have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Lucas Paqueta to the London club. „L'Equipe“ newspaper adds that the deal should amount to 60 million euros, including bonuses. L. Paqueta has played in Europe for „AC Milan“ and Lyon. The period at the Italian club did not go well for the Brazilian, but the attacking midfielder scored 18 goals and provided 11 assists in the „Ligue 1“ over the past 2 seasons. In „Hammers“ squad, the 24-year-old player should be a starting eleven player. The club also acquired Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Nayef Aguerd, Alphonse Areola, and Emerson Palmieri this summer. „West Ham United“ has already reached an agreement with L. Paqueta regarding personal terms.