West Ham lost both opening Premier League matches and shipped eight goals in the process – and now they are at risk of losing another big player in reporting interest in keyman Lucas Paketa
West Ham’s season start could get worse, but in reports that Tottenham and Aston Villa are evaluating the moves of major midfielder Lucas Paketa.
Hammer got off to a disastrous start to the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after losing 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland on the first day before making a 5-1 hammer to Chelsea on Friday night.
Manager Graham Potter has already only two games in the season, with fans restless and interested in two trips to Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
And there could be more issues for Hammer amid the great interest in Paketa, who has just been allowed to cheate in the investigation of betting allegations.
According to the Daily Mail, Brazilian International wants to play for the Champions League side after seeing him face a once-in-a-lifetime ban from football.
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Tottenham is eager to sign Paketa, according to the report, and they are asking for a no-10 after missing out on Ebeleti Eze.
Aston Villa is also keen on the 27-year-old playmaker, but the Midlands outfit has financial restrictions and is currently exploring a loan for Chelsea forward Nicholas Jackson.
Spurs have already raided West Ham this season after signing Mohammed Kudus for £55 million, and Hammers fans have become distraught to lose another important man to their London rivals.
Paketa has played 122 times in the hammer and scored 19 times since his £51 million club record from Lyon.
However, Tottenham may be preoccupied by another transfer as Tottenham bids on Manchester City’s Savinho.
Thomas Frank identified the Brazilian winger as the best target, and this month he conducted the first investigation that was rejected.
According to the report, the London side is ready to offer over £60 million to finish the signature, and players are keen to move if the city gives it a green light.
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