West Ham agree major sale as final payment of structure remains under negotiation

West Ham United have reportedly reached a €41.23 million agreement with Brazilian giants Flamengo for the transfer of midfielder Lucas Paquetá, according to ESPN Brasil.

The deal marks a major development in what has been an interesting transfer saga, bringing Paquetá closer to a long-anticipated return to Brazilian football.

While the fee has been agreed in full, the final hurdle concerns the payment schedule, a detail that has become the final sticking point between the clubs.