{"id":38168,"date":"2026-01-21T20:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T01:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/god-willing-real-madrid-star-waits-for-west-ham-move-to-go-through\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T01:59:51","slug":"god-willing-real-madrid-star-waits-for-west-ham-move-to-go-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/god-willing-real-madrid-star-waits-for-west-ham-move-to-go-through\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;God willing&#8230;&#8217;: Real Madrid star waits for West Ham move to go through"},"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\/2026\/01\/21\/god-willing-real-madrid-star-waits-for-west-ham-move-to-go-through\/#Vinicius_vs_Lucas_Paqueta\" >Vinicius vs Lucas Paqueta<\/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\/2026\/01\/21\/god-willing-real-madrid-star-waits-for-west-ham-move-to-go-through\/#West_Ham_must_save_Paqueta_until_summer\" >West Ham must save Paqueta until summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian is keen to return to his home country and Flamengo are hoping to bring him back to the club. However, no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs. West Ham United are reportedly asking \u00a350m for the Brazilian midfielder, but the South American side are said to be willing to pay around \u00a335m.<\/p>\n<p>The player is considering leaving the club this month, but it is unlikely that he will force a move. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vinicius_vs_Lucas_Paqueta\"><\/span>Vinicius vs Lucas Paqueta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has stated that considering the situation, he would like the midfielder to return to Flamengo. He is monitoring the situation through agents who represent both players.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I am asking my agent every day about the transfer to Paqueta and Foramengo, who is also his agent,&#8221; the Real Madrid winger said (h\/t London World). &#8220;His happiness is mine and Flamengo&#8217;s happiness is ours. If God wants, he will be able to conclude this deal in a few days.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ham_must_save_Paqueta_until_summer\"><\/span>West Ham must save Paqueta until summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucas Paqueta applauds West Ham fans (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paqueta has been an important player for West Ham United since joining, and his departure in January will be a huge blow. They are already fighting for survival in the Premier League and losing one of their best players is not a wise decision. They should do everything in their power to persuade players to stay until the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>If necessary, the London club should consider agreeing a deal with a South American club for the player this month, allowing him to remain in the Premier League on loan until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The Brazilian is keen to return to his home country and Flamengo are hoping to bring him back to the club. However, no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs. 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