alexf Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Do we really think the club would take a risk with someone with a dodgy betting background again? We have been stung once and you know as soon as we signed him "new evidence" would come out. Also even if none of that was relevant, he wouldn't come to us with others likely sniffing around, plus if he is fully innocent and was close to joining City for £80m previously, why would West Ham suddenly drop that price to £25m? Non starter. Bruno just pleased for his best mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, Crimson Cardigan said: 50M on Paqueta when we desperately need two strikers and a centre back, no thanks. He wouldn’t even start for us. He would, like. Joelinton has missed 29 games in the last 2 seasons for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: It’s a pipe dream. But get me both. And the rest. We can challenge on every front with a bit of luck. Wissa, Barnes, Gallagher, Murphy, Paqueta, Trippier, Schar on the bench? We can challenge. Let me not get ahead of myself. We are 5-10 years away from that type of squad if ever probably. Going for a CB or a CM at all feels like a pipe dream right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: It'll be him just supporting his Brazilian colleague. More than just international colleagues, they’ve got a proper bromance going on haven’t they Before he signed for the Hammers wasn’t Paqueta spotted up here chilling in Bruno’s garden in the off-season, or summat like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, HaydnNUFC said: He would, like. Joelinton has missed 29 games in the last 2 seasons for one. Having both Joelinton and Willock and counting on them to play week in week out is a madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: 50M on Paqueta when we desperately need two strikers and a centre back, no thanks. He wouldn’t even start for us. He 100% would Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooiman Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, alexf said: Do we really think the club would take a risk with someone with a dodgy betting background again? We have been stung once and you know as soon as we signed him "new evidence" would come out. Also even if none of that was relevant, he wouldn't come to us with others likely sniffing around, plus if he is fully innocent and was close to joining City for £80m previously, why would West Ham suddenly drop that price to £25m? Non starter. Bruno just pleased for his best mate. If he's been cleared I don't see the issue? I think we all saw the toll it took on him, so even if he's got away with one, I can't imagine he'd ever do this again. He's touching his peak years, can play two positions, and put up decent attacking numbers prior to the betting stuff (in fact his numbers last year weren't atrocious once you dive past the superficial stats). This summer has shown we need to be nimble and a tad opportunist. Our rivals have done that to snatch targets from us. It would be funny to see an all Brazilian midfield, but if the lad needs a pick me up, nothing like a move away from the bright lights to live with two compatriots that love Jesus and working hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, Kooiman said: If he's been cleared I don't see the issue? I think we all saw the toll it took on him, so even if he's got away with one, I can't imagine he'd ever do this again. He's touching his peak years, can play two positions, and put up decent attacking numbers prior to the betting stuff (in fact his numbers last year weren't atrocious once you dive past the superficial stats). This summer has shown we need to be nimble and a tad opportunist. Our rivals have done that to snatch targets from us. It would be funny to see an all Brazilian midfield, but if the lad needs a pick me up, nothing like a move away from the bright lights to live with two compatriots that love Jesus and working hard. Personally I would love him here. Would fit in with our middle 3 perfectly I feel. But I just don't see it for many reasons, such as the one's I mentioned above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 8 minutes ago, alexf said: Do we really think the club would take a risk with someone with a dodgy betting background again? We have been stung once and you know as soon as we signed him "new evidence" would come out. Also even if none of that was relevant, he wouldn't come to us with others likely sniffing around, plus if he is fully innocent and was close to joining City for £80m previously, why would West Ham suddenly drop that price to £25m? Non starter. Bruno just pleased for his best mate. It'd be a gamble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 We’re not even linked to him, lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 10 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: He would, like. Joelinton has missed 29 games in the last 2 seasons for one. I mean he wouldn’t get into our best side. hes highly rated on here, clearly, but I can’t see it certainly not at that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 3 minutes ago, McCormick said: We’re not even linked to him, lads. Just need to examine the bread… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, Crimson Cardigan said: I mean he wouldn’t get into our best side. hes highly rated on here, clearly, but I can’t see it certainly not at that price. He would like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, Shearergol said: He would like In place of who? Joelinton? Well agree to disagree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, LFEE said: Just need to examine the bread… NDM is some fucking boy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, LFEE said: Just need to examine the bread… Paqueta upon being charged. I honestly thought he was bang to rights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 3 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: In place of who? Joelinton? Well agree to disagree. He would for me but that depends on the game/opposition assuming both were fit, which is why we need to be building a squad. Against bigger sides in the PL and CL, Joelinton goes in for me. Against lesser sides whom we may need something extra to break down, that'd be when Paqueta comes in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: In place of who? Joelinton? Well agree to disagree. We don't have a best side, it just depends who we're playing. Joelinton is perfect against a top side where we need to fuck them up in midfield, pretty redundant against a team where we're dominating possession. Paqueta is the perfect inverse of that. Not that I think we have the slightest chance of getting him even if we were in for him mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, HaydnNUFC said: He would for me but that depends on the game/opposition assuming both were fit, which is why we need to be building a squad. Against bigger sides in the PL and CL, Joelinton goes in for me. Against lesser sides whom we may need something extra to break down, that'd be when Paqueta comes in. Yeah I can see that. A “playmaker” to help break down the low block, something we struggled with last season. We don’t seem to ever get linked to such players though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 32 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Keep Isak Get Paqueta Gallagher CB Wissa It’s a 9/10 window. Guehi and its a 10/10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 I love Joelinton and think there's no reason to actively replace him, but Paqueta is miles ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 if he was even half interested in coming, Bruno would have had a word in Eddie's ear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: I love Joelinton and think there's no reason to actively replace him, but Paqueta is miles ahead They have different attributes so use them as needed in differing situations. I'd include Bruno in there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: I love Joelinton and think there's no reason to actively replace him, but Paqueta is miles ahead Well they’re very different. But if Paqueta is judged on creative output his numbers at West Ham are nothing stellar. 12 goals, and 9 assists across 92 appearances. Obviously there’s more to it than that, but still, based on the hype I’d expected more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 (edited) Why are we suddenly all getting stiffies about Paqueta ? Our transfer team couldn't even negotiate buying a Paqueta Gak Edited July 31, 2025 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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