West Ham got off the mark in the Premier League by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 away from home this Sunday (31).
And it included another goal from Lucas Paquetá, who scored his third in four matches this season – he scored five times in 2024/2025.
Paquetá, who is a target for Aston Villa in this final stretch of the season – the English window will close on Monday (1) – and sent a "message" by celebrating his goal after a penalty kick.
He mimicked hanging up a phone call before kissing the West Ham badge at the City Ground.
Indicating that he will stay with the Hammers for the rest of the season.
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Aston Villa wants to have the Brazilian on loan and then an obligation to buy in June next year.
A deal that could reach 47 million pounds.
Free from accusations of involvement with sports betting and back in the Brazilian National Team, Paquetá celebrates a positive start to the season with the aforementioned three goals.
West Ham had suffered two heavy defeats in the PL, but bounced back by dispatching Wolverhampton in the English League Cup and now won their first in the English Championship.
Meanwhile, Forest, filled with Brazilians, remains with three points. In addition to the starter Murillo, Igor Jesus was brought on at 73'.
Douglas Luiz and Morato didn't leave the bench. John and Cuiabano are expected to be confirmed on this last day of the window.
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