‘Could win the Ballon d’Or’: United urged to hijack City’s pursuit of £85m Premier League maestro

In 2023/2024 thus far, the 26-year-old maestro has notched eight goals and seven assists in all competitions. In the collection of matches that he’s been unavailable, his absence has been felt significantly – and it’s shown in the results.

Hammers stand to make £34m profit if they’re made to sell star man

Believed to have an £85m release clause included in his current terms, interested clubs are therefore well aware of what they’re getting themselves into if they pursue Paqueta in the coming months.

Reo-Coker believes that United have to throw themselves into the mix alongside their cross-city rivals, as he told BBC’s Radio 5 Live: “We talk about the players Man United have got rid of. If they had a plan and a direction, there are players out there they could get and then build for the future with some younger players.

“Another one out there is Paqueta at West Ham. He’s one who I think can get into any team and is one of the few players now in the modern game that could win the Ballon d’Or down the line.”

A bold prediction from the pundit at the end there, and not one I’d personally choose to stake any money on.