(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media/Imago)

James Murray

Mon 11 August 2025 20:00, UK

Manchester City have been told it would cost £50million to sign West Ham star Lucas Paqueta this summer. 

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Football Insider revealed on 1 August Man City are readying a new move for Paqueta after he’s been cleared in his spot-fixing case.

Man City have spent around £150million on new signings this summer, having added Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, Sverre Nypan and James Trafford to their squad. 

Lucas Paqueta’s West Ham stats (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

The 27-year-old registered five goals in 36 appearances last season as Man City continue to be linked with acquiring his services. 

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I’d be amazed if City moved for Paqueta.

“I would be very surprised if City were to move for him, given that he’d cost £50million probably now.

“I think it’s extremely unlikely, but there does seem to be a bit of noise around it.” 

Lucas Paqueta has been linked with Man City again this summer (Credit: Imago)

In terms of other transfer activity, Football Insider revealed on 9 August Man City plan to keep Ilkay Gundogan despite speculation surrounding a possible move to Galatasaray.

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