Man City ‘looking at’ January transfer for Kevin De Bruyne successor and more rumours
Manchester City are reportedly mulling over a transfer move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta in January.
However, this is said to rest on the outcome of allegations against him regarding yellow card frequency corresponding to suspicious betting patterns. The Brazilian, who denies the claims, has apparently been interviewed by the FA on the matter.
A report from UOL suggests if Paqueta is cleared of all charges, City will make a second move for him in the new year. City had already enquired about the playmaker in the summer but ultimately turned to Matheus Nunes amid Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury.
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The article claims that Pep Guardiola sees the 26-year-old as a potential successor to De Bruyne, who is now 32. Paqueta’s winner for West Ham in Thursday's Europa League win over Olympiakos was his fourth strike in 15 outings this season.
Meanwhile, Football Insider says Eberechi Eze has agreed a new deal in principle with Crystal Palace, which would end City’s supposed interest in the winger. A move for the 25-year-old in January would be unlikely given the form of Jeremy Doku and the wing options at Guardiola’s disposal.
The report claims City expressed an interest in Eze over the summer ahead of Doku’s arrival. And so, right now, he remains on the radar with his current contract expiring in 2025 as things stand. The report says negotiations over a renewal started due to City's mooted interest.
The attacker has two caps for England but has missed out on this month’s squad having missed five weeks of action with a hamstring injury, only returning last
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