Lucas Paqueta, currently with West Ham, is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Manchester City . The midfielder could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. Manchester City remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Tottenham continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Manchester City look balanced this season - 2.14 goals scored and 0.86 goals conceded per game. Lucas Paqueta would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. West Ham have also been linked with Mehdi Taremi, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Youssef En-Nesyri while Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Alexander Isak, Xavi Simons and Carlos Baleba. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.