Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester City are now preparing a move to sign Lucas Paqueta this summer, and the West Ham United playmaker could cost them £30 million.

Paqueta has been quite impressive for West Ham, and there is no doubt he would be an excellent addition for Manchester City. With Kevin De Bruyne departing earlier this summer, Manchester City need to fill the creative void at the club, and the Brazilian could be the ideal acquisition for them. He is a hardworking player who can create opportunities for his teammates in the final third.

The 27-year-old possesses the technical qualities necessary to play for the biggest clubs in the country, and he has been linked with elite clubs in the past. Signing him for £30 million could represent excellent business for Manchester City, as he is worth much more when in top form. He could be the ideal acquisition as City look to address their squad’s weaknesses.

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Manchester City were unable to challenge for the Premier League title or the Champions League last season and will need to strengthen their squad to regain their spot among the elite. Paqueta will certainly help them improve. Manchester City have been very active in the transfer market over recent months and have made multiple signings, making it clear they are desperate to return to the summit of English football.

The opportunity to join Manchester City would be an exciting step up for the South American, and he will seek to compete for major trophies. On the other hand, West Ham will look to use the proceeds from his transfer to improve their squad.

Paqueta has been embroiled in spot-fixing allegations, which has he been cleared of, but West Ham are ready to move him on quickly. There have been rumours that he could face a lengthy ban, which could jeopardise any plans for a transfer. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach an agreement quickly.