Story byWest Ham United handed Lucas Paqueta boost after latest reportEPL IndexTue, January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM UTC·2 min readFlamengo interest in Paqueta remains liveFlamengo’s pursuit of Lucas Paqueta continues, though momentum has slowed rather than accelerated. As reported by Sky Sports, there has been no contact between Flamengo and West Ham United since last week, despite ongoing interest from the Brazilian side. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPersonal reasons driving desirePaqueta is understood to want a return to Brazil for personal reasons, a factor that remains central to the situation. His absence from West Ham’s weekend win at Tottenham Hotspur prompted speculation, but Sky Sports News has been told he missed the match because of a small injury. Photo IMAGOTiming shaped by Brazilian windowThere is no immediate deadline pressure.