Lucas Paqueta, currently with West Ham, is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Chelsea. The midfielder could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. Chelsea remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Man Utd, Flamengo and Aston Villa continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. So far this season, Chelsea are steady at both ends (1.62 goals scored per game, 1.14 goals conceded per game). The role for Lucas Paqueta would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. West Ham continue to be linked with Eric Dier, Alpha Toure and Andreas Schjelderup while Chelsea are also rumoured to be tracking Jacobo Ramon Naveros, Mateus Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Need more Chelsea transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.