{"id":26038,"date":"2025-11-02T17:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T22:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/keep-an-eye-on-that-player-romano-on-manchester-uniteds-interest-in-the-playmaker\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T17:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T22:25:28","slug":"keep-an-eye-on-that-player-romano-on-manchester-uniteds-interest-in-the-playmaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/keep-an-eye-on-that-player-romano-on-manchester-uniteds-interest-in-the-playmaker\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cKeep an eye on that player\u201d \u2013 Romano on Manchester United\u2019s interest in the playmaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/keep-an-eye-on-that-player-romano-on-manchester-uniteds-interest-in-the-playmaker\/#Lucas_Paqueta_wants_to_leave_West_Ham_United\" >Lucas Paqueta wants to leave West Ham United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/keep-an-eye-on-that-player-romano-on-manchester-uniteds-interest-in-the-playmaker\/#Manchester_United_are_not_currently_targeting_Paqueta\" >Manchester United are not currently targeting Paqueta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer official Fabrizio Romano has provided an important update on Manchester United&#8217;s acquisition of West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, addressing recent speculation surrounding the Brazilian&#8217;s future ahead of the January transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reports have emerged in recent days linking the West Ham United playmaker with a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining West Ham from Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2022, Paqueta has established himself as one of the Premier League&#8217;s most technically gifted midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old has started every game for the Hammers this season and has shown his influence in the team, scoring three goals in 10 games across all competitions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucas_Paqueta_wants_to_leave_West_Ham_United\"><\/span>Lucas Paqueta wants to leave West Ham United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the Brazilian is said to be keen on a move that would improve his chances of securing a regular place in Carlo Ancelotti&#8217;s Brazil squad.<\/p>\n<p>This sparked rumors of him moving to Man United next year. His current contract runs until 2027, but if the midfielder pushes through with a move, West Ham could be forced to consider an offer next year.<\/p>\n<p>Romano revealed the current situation on his YouTube channel, saying:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;There may be a possibility that Paqueta could leave West Ham if the right opportunity presents itself in January. So that&#8217;s a concrete possibility so keep an eye on it. But at the moment I&#8217;m not aware of any concrete negotiations that have taken place between Manchester United and West Ham or with Paqueta&#8217;s camp.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Romano also stressed that while Paqueta fits the profile of a player United need, financial constraints could complicate a potential move.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Paqueta could be a very interesting player in terms of role and qualities.&#8221;<\/em> he added. <em>\u201cBut financially, West Ham are not going to let him go cheaply.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Man United&#8217;s priority in January remains a defensive midfielder, with Paqueta&#8217;s attacking profile seen as a secondary target heading into the summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_are_not_currently_targeting_Paqueta\"><\/span>Manchester United are not currently targeting Paqueta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-second-round.jpg.webp 1770w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United (Photo Credit: Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nevertheless, his name continues to be circulated within Old Trafford as part of the club&#8217;s long-term recruitment strategy under Amorim, who reportedly admires the Brazilian&#8217;s versatility and work-rate.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Manchester City, who came close to signing Paqueta last summer before the gambling allegations surfaced, are also monitoring his situation closely.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham are confident of keeping the playmaker at least until the end of the season. However, as Romano hinted, Paqueta&#8217;s ambitions and growing list of fans mean his future could be away from the Hammers.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Manchester United star, coveted by multiple clubs, is likely to leave in January<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer official Fabrizio Romano has provided an important update on Manchester United&#8217;s acquisition of West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, addressing recent speculation surrounding the Brazilian&#8217;s future ahead of the January transfer window. Reports have emerged in recent days linking the West Ham United playmaker with a move to Old Trafford. 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