Manchester City have agreed personal terms with West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta ahead of a huge summer move to the reigning Premier League champions, according to reports.
The Brazilian was set to join Pep Guardiola's side at the end of last season before Mail Sport revealed the FA had launched an investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding three yellow cards Paqueta received last year.
City's prospective move eventually collapsed and Paqueta remained at West Ham where he has again starred under David Moyes this season.
The fallout from the ongoing investigation also saw Paqueta cast out of Brazil's national team in August before being re-called for the first time in March under new head coach Dorival Junior.
Paqueta, who is believed to deny any wrongdoing, spoke out for the first time on the alleged betting scandal recently where he hailed Moyes' 'essential support' during what has been a testing period.
Now it appears the 26-year-old's transfer to Man City is back on after coming to an agreement on wage demands ahead of a move, as reported by Football Mercato.
City previously looked set to agree a £70m fee with the Hammers, although, that sum is likely to be revised given Paqueta's continued impressive performances across domestic and European competitions.
However, City and West Ham are still waiting on the FA's verdict into the betting probe with the player's future currently stuck in limbo.
West Ham are in a strong negotiating position with the midfielder's existing contract running until 2027 with the option for an extension for a further year.
Success in the Europa League - where they play Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen in a quarter-final clash - would likely further increase their price tag.
Meanwhile, City are expected to bring in further reinforcements at the end of the season given with Kalvin Phillips set to leave permanently at the end of the season.
Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes has also struggled to find form since joining from Wolves in the summer having failed to score in 27 appearances across all competitions.
Badhur
0
Good player going to the wrong team … you will be benched buddy
Oh really ??? Are you sure ?? Let’s bet
Seddekoprt
0
what more did Guardiola actually need, many cooks spoils the broot
ask ref Madrid
sykeme
1
what more did Guardiola actually need, many cooks spoils the broot
Gajaak
2
Good player going to the wrong team … you will be benched buddy
That’s not possible, He can’t be bench, he’s very good player…
suwaeiost
0
because Kelvin de bruyne is living
no it's bernado silva
City_Guy
0
My famous mighty Chelsea will be waiting for any player cast aside by manshitty just like Palmer.
They are Shitty but you want their players? That means you know that they are good and better than you
Nuubdilpru
0
the very way Nune and Philips flopped, Paqueta too will fail.
only losser team fans like u talk about our club worry about urs..
Gurilla
0
I'm done
wouekmpu
3
we need Barella please.
Badhur
4
Good player going to the wrong team … you will be benched buddy
lueeikmtuy
0
because Kelvin de bruyne is living
Pueaeinpuy
2
I'm Waiting for Romano 😂
Lizzo
2
the very way Nune and Philips flopped, Paqueta too will fail.
Let's see the list of your club signing and how all of them has done
Neitsizozumvu
0
Everton got another deduction, man shitty starts planning big buys. FA truly blind.
cry more 😜
MichaelMathias
1
the very way Nune and Philips flopped, Paqueta too will fail.
kidaknprsz
3
Everton got another deduction, man shitty starts planning big buys. FA truly blind.
Zakclmpuz
2
Which means they're ready to let Bernardo Silva go
My famous mighty Chelsea will be waiting for any player cast aside by manshitty just like Palmer.
Fashford
3
Which means they're ready to let Bernardo Silva go
Bernardo Silva go to Barca
Fashford
2
Which means they're ready to let Bernardo Silva go
Yes
Loscinpu
2
that guy is not fit as bernado silva
juyeirtyz
3
Which means they're ready to let Bernardo Silva go
Exactly
ArmaniK
4
Which means they're ready to let Bernardo Silva go