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West Ham United are now looking to sign a “sensational” £35m midfielder who’s won the Premier League title twice, amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future…
West Ham eyeing new midfielder amid Paqueta uncertainty
West Ham star Lucas Package recently admitted that he wanted to return to Brazil during the summer transfer window, saying: “Maybe I shouldn’t even be saying this, but I had some conversations with Filipe (Luís), who is a friend, in addition to the work he’s doing at Flamengo,”
“I really expressed my desire to return and also showed it to my agents.”
Ultimately, the attacking midfielder ended up staying put, however, and he has since gone on to put in some impressive performances in the Premier League, scoring three goals, most recently finding the back of the net in the 3-1 victory against Newcastle United.
That said, the Hammers won’t be particularly reassured by the fact that one of their key players was angling for a move, and they have now set their sights on a new attacking midfielder, who could be brought in next summer.
That is according to the print edition of the Sunday Mirror (via West Ham Zone), with a report stating West Ham wants to be kept informed about Harvey Elliott‘s situation, having failed to make an impact since arriving at Aston Villa on loan from Liverpool.
Villa have an obligation to pay £35m for Elliott if he plays ten matches this season, but he hasn’t been getting a look-in as of late, which means Liverpool may recall the Englishman during the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old, who is represented by the same agency as Niclas Fullkrug, is seen as a target for the summer, rather than this winter, but the Hammers may have to fend off rival interest, with RB Leipzig also named as potential suitors.
“Sensational” Elliott could reignite career at the London Stadium
The attacking midfielder’s move to Villa simply hasn’t worked out, but he is still very young, and there are plenty of signs that he could be an exciting acquisition for West Ham, having impressed at times during his spell with Liverpool.
The London-born midfielder made 149 appearances for the Reds, amassing 15 goals and 20 assists and playing a role in his side winning two Premier League titles, while the 28-cap England U21 star has also caught the eye at international level.
As such, West Ham should continue to monitor Elliott’s situation as the season goes on, ahead of potentially launching a move next summer, with the former Fulham man in need of a move to a club where game is guaranteed, if he is going to fulfill his potential.
