Man Utd are said to be in formal negotiations with West Ham over the signing of Lucas Paqueta. The midfielder has been a target for some time, and talks are said to be intensifying as the window progresses. The player remains under contract, but movement looks increasingly likely the longer talks go on. Flamengo, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. In season 25/26, Man Utd are conceding 1.56 goals per game (14 in 9 games), which points to a lack of control in midfield. Lucas Paqueta would be expected to calm things down and protect the back line better. Alongside this, West Ham are said to be exploring Kobbie Mainoo, Alexsandro Ribeiro and Kenneth Taylor with Man Utd likewise connected to Jeremy Monga, Rafael Leao and Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.