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So, there you have it Lucas Paqueta.
The Brazilian midfielder’s career in English football was complicated and not without controversy, but he leaves west ham united Played an important role in winning European trophies with a link-up pass Jarrod Bowen The division title was sealed in the embers in Prague.
The Brazilian left a legacy in east London but the circumstances of his departure and everything that led up to it will anger Hammers fans for some time, especially Nuno Espiritu SantoOne party is currently involved in a Premier League Relegation battle.
Paqueta is one of the best players, along with Bowen and Declan Rice. Now with only the captain remaining, the board need to sign a talented leader to help usher in a successful new era at the London Stadium.
West Ham United line up bids before deadline
West Ham are understood to have invested around £35.5m on Paqueta, with the 28-year-old leaving at this crucial time in the season and fans will be looking forward to the arrival of one or two new players to avoid the danger of relegation.
West Ham have left much to be desired in attack this season, but they have also struggled defensively and Nuno appears intent on adding a centre-back before the end of the January transfer window.
West Ham United have bid rejected for Southampton player Tyler Harwood-Bellis, Sky Sports reports The Championship side have rejected a bid from the Hammers for the defender, according to reporter Jacob Steinberg worth £12mwell below its valuation.
Saints have struggled in the second tier and hopes of a return to the top flight are looking slim at the moment. West Ham need to make a better offer for the England international who is open to a move.
Last year, it was revealed Southampton hope to recoup £20m fee They are due to pay Manchester City in 2024, but United should have such funds available after bidding farewell to Paqueta.
What Harwood-Bellis would bring to West Ham
Harwood-Bellis was part of a truly unlucky Southampton side that fell into the Championship last season, but he is one of the most talented players at St Mary’s and could jump-start his career with a move to West Ham and keep the Premier League side afloat.
The Ironmen have been in poor form since parting ways with David Moyes, but there is no doubt they have enough quality in their ranks to climb out of the danger zone and maintain the top-flight status they have held since the 2012/13 season.
one”excellent“Talent, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Harwood-Bellis is a centre-back but his technical ability could allow him to play a dynamic role underneath Nuno on the wing, especially when the one-time goalkeeper tries out a back three.
In fact, content creator Jacob Horfall noted that “often appears in midfieldTo capitalize on his ball-playing skills, Harwood-Bellis shares with former West Ham United star Rice the ability to star on the ball in a way that no other defender can emulate.
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Harwood-Bellis – Champion (25/26) |
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Statistics (* every 90) |
# |
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Game (start) |
24 (24) |
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Goals + assists |
4+1 |
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clean sheet |
5 |
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touch* |
89.8 |
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Accurate pass* |
58.1 (84%) |
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Opportunities created* |
0.8 |
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Ball recovery* |
4.0 |
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Tackle + Interception* |
1.9 |
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Duel (win)* |
6.0 (59%) |
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give away Sofa Rating |
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This season he averages 4.21 long passes per game in the Championship and creates 0.8 chances per game (as shown in the picture above). Such a ranking puts him at the top of both accounts and illustrates why West Ham should make a move.
Of course, Harwood-Bellis is not Paqueta’s replacement, but his fluidity and initiative on the ball could prove valuable in reversing South America’s loss of creativity.
Harwood-Bellis is also a natural leader and may even follow Rice’s example and lead the club back to an era of success. It’s all a bit doom and gloom at the moment but West Ham United have two wins in the Premier League. The 18th-placed team has a lot of momentum and this signing could help inject more positivity into the squad both tactically and mentally.
While Rice is a truly unique player, he began his career at West Ham as a centre-back and possesses a versatility that few players can match.
This is not the case with Harwood-Bellis, but he is a talented player whose technical ability suits a variety of positions and will push forward into midfield when Southampton have the ball and look to add dimension to the forward’s funneling game.
This could be an excellent signing for Nuno’s side, one they will need if they are to escape the danger of relegation threatening their Premier League status.
