Aston Villa plans to sign Lucas Paquetá: transfer details.

Aston Villa is nearing the signing of Lucas Paquetá

According to The Sun: Aston Villa is looking to sign West Ham star Lucas Paquetá, according to the latest information.

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The 28-year-old Brazilian has expressed a desire to move to Villa Park.

Unai Emery's side seems set to get Paquetá on an initial loan basis.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the loan will contain an obligation to buy.

The total fee for the deal, considering the initial loan fee and future transfer sum, will be approximately £47 million.

Paquetá is reportedly already met all the conditions for the transfer and aims to finalize the deal within the next 48 hours.

Previously, the midfielder had a chance for an expensive move to Manchester City, but the deal was halted due to match-fixing allegations.

This summer, all allegations were lifted, and he praised the support he received from West Ham.

However, despite this support, Paquetá is ready to change teams.

The former Lyon and AC Milan player played all minutes in matches for West Ham this season.

He traveled to Nottingham with his teammates ahead of today's match against Nottingham Forest.

However, the club management still has to decide whether to include Paquetá in the squad for the match in light of transfer rumors.

Prospects of other players

Paquetá's compatriot, Emerson Palmieri, is likely to leave the club in favor of Marseille before tomorrow's transfer deadline.

The French side is also showing interest in center-back Naïef Aguerd.

West Ham player Lucas Paquetá, who relentlessly showcases his play on the field, has great potential for new achievements at Aston Villa. His possible move could be an important step for both the player himself and the club, which aims to strengthen its position in the league. We are following the developments as the deal could be completed in the coming days.