West Ham’s £150,000-a-week star is now unsettled as the club prepares for a January bid to test Sullivan

West Ham United They are aiming to move up the table over the coming weeks, although they may need to reach a conclusion on the future of one major star who is now attracting serious interest.

Nuno and West Ham finalize coaching staff appointments

Nuno Espirito Santo He did not stay at West Ham for long and had plenty to do in his limited time at the London Stadium, although he would be happy to have his entire coaching staff on board following the announcement on Saturday.

Mark Robson, Gerard Prenderville and Steve Potts are now full-time first team coaches. Meanwhile, Billy Libin will work with the goalkeeper group to complete the roster of new recruits.

Speaking after the announcement, Nuno said: “I’m very pleased that Mark, Steve, Gerrard and Billy have agreed to continue in their roles permanently. They are a great asset: people who, in addition to their knowledge and effort, feel for West Ham United. This is key to the challenge we currently face.”

“I have been very impressed with their work, their knowledge and their commitment to West Ham United. They know the club, the players and the people here very well, and that is a huge strength for us moving forward.”

Managing a club that has underperformed recently comes with the responsibility of making bold decisions. And take a step in this direction, Nuno has sidelined West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse He’s looking forward to mixing things up in the engine room.

Now, the Hammers may soon need to deal with a forced change in the middle of the park if reports surrounding the future of the London Stadium star are to be believed.

Flamengo presents Lucas Paqueta

According to Polavib. Flamengo are set to make a formal bid for West Ham’s Lucas PaquetaAnd they believe a deal can be done, with the report suggesting that the former Lyon man is not entirely happy in the English capital.

Talks are accelerating over a potential move that could take place in January, although it is not yet clear whether the 28-year-old would be open to a move before the 2026 World Cup.

David Moyes described him as a “maverick”.Paqueta has scored 21 goals in 128 appearances for West Ham and can play in a variety of positions, including attacking midfield, central midfield or on the left flank.

Nuno has relied on the South American so far, starting against both Everton and Arsenal, with there being no doubt that he is one of West Ham’s stars when playing at the peak of his abilities.

After being cleared of misconduct over alleged betting violations earlier this year, he is currently on international duty with Brazil and came off the bench during their 5-0 win over South Korea on Friday.

Given his importance to West Ham’s undeniable cause, Nuno will hope to do everything he can to prevent that. £150,000 per week The star is able to return to his homeland permanently.

However, any reasonable offer could test chairman David Sullivan’s resolve, considering Paqueta is out of contract in 2027.