It is a case of what might have been for West Ham in more ways than one as speculation intensifies over a big Manchester City
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One of football’s worst kept secrets is that Man City were set to sign West Ham star Lucas Paqueta for £85m last summer.
Accusations of illegal betting levelled against West Ham’s Brazilian magnifico put paid to that move.
But Manchester City were reportedly doubly determined to sign Paqueta this summer as rumours circulated the Hammers ace was set to be cleared of any wrongdoing.
Paqueta had his heart set on the ‘dream’ move according to reports.
And some West Ham fans accused him of coasting towards the end of last season as a result.
Any move to the Etihad once again hit the skids for Man City boss Pep Guardiola when the FA officially charged West Ham’s Paqueta back in May.
The Hammers were said to be happy to sell Paqueta to help fund the club’s major rebuild this summer.
As good a player as Paqueta is on his day, losing out on an £85m pay day was a sickening blow for West Ham.
Hammers missed out on £85m Paqueta pay day
Especially considering what Steidten and Julen Lopetegui might be able to do with that money.
Now the Hammers have to watch on filled with regret with another big money move on the cards.
It’s a case of what might have been as West Ham are hit by new £67m Man City sickener.
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