Manchester United have made the first move to sign West Ham star Lucas Paqueta. 

That is according to a reliable transfer insider, who has claimed that the Manchester United contacted West Ham to enquire about the player and the club’s valuation of the midfielder.

The contact is said to have been made on Wednesday evening, with the club very keen on securing the transfer but at a fair price.

Taking to X, the insider reported: “Manchester United have asked for more details from West Ham regarding Lucas Paqueta transfer valuation. We understand Man United  are very keen to make the deal in January at fair market valuation. The contact was made on Wednesday lunchtime.”

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Manchester United have asked for more details from West Ham regarding Lucas Paqueta transfer valuation.

We understand @ManUtd are very keen to make the deal in January at fair market valuation ?

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This comes after it was reported that Paqeuta has expressed his desire to leave West Ham.

The Hammers are also willing to sell the Brazilian midfielder, with the club valuing him at around £60m.

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