“Cut all ties” | West Ham handed Paqueta lifeline | OneFootball

West Ham could be offered an escape route from the current Lucas Paqueta situation.

According to reports, Brazilian club Botafogo are keen on signing the former Lyon star, which could see Igor Jesus heading to east London.

Although it’s only an early indication at this stage, there must be serious interest in the West Ham camp for this to come to fruition, with Paqueta’s form alarmingly off its expected level.

The Brazil international is a shadow of himself his season, with the ongoing betting allegations clearly having a significant impact on his performances.

It’s gotten to a stage where it’s hard to see a long term future for the player, particularly at West Ham, where a fresh start may now seeming a better route for all parties.

The interest from Botafogo could be a ticket for West Ham to get rid of a serious issue and move forward, as the club look to get back on track after a tumultuous period.