West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta is reportedly ready to leave the East London club in the winter transfer window.

According to a report from The Times, Lucas Paqueta has made a decision on his West Ham United future and he will push for an exit in the winter transfer window. The East London outfit paid £51 million to secure his services in August 2022.

West Ham have started the season poorly, and they are very much in the relegation battle. Losing their best midfielder in January would be a huge blow for the East London club. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from West Ham in the past as well.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He has been linked with top clubs in recent months. There is no doubt that Lucas Paqueta is a quality player, and he deserves to compete at the highest level.

West Ham will not be able to help him fulfill his ambitions, and leaving the East London club could be ideal for the player. With the World Cup coming up next year, he will look to compete at a high level and establish himself as a key player for his country as well.

It remains to be seen whether West Ham are prepared to let him leave in January. Signing him in the middle of the season will be difficult for any club. The Hammers will not want to let him leave easily, and they could demand a premium.

Where will Paqueta end up?

The Brazilian midfielder is unlikely to have any shortage of clubs looking to sign him. The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League, and he has shown that he can compete at the highest level consistently. It will be interesting to see if he can find an ambitious project for himself when the transfer window reopens in January.

West Ham will be desperate for survival in the Premier League this season. If they lose their best players in January, it could be a devastating blow for them. It remains to be seen whether the Hammers can convince the midfielder to wait until the summer window before leaving. It would give them more time to replace him. Losing him in January would make it difficult for West Ham to find a quality replacement.