Former West Ham frontman Frank McAvennie believes signing Lucas Paqueta from Lyon would be an incredible signing for Newcastle given how bleak their situation looked. The five January arrivals helped transform the Magpies' season and their form since 2022 was that of European football.
Paqueta is good friends with Brazil teammate Bruno Guimaraes, with the pair growing close during their time in Lyon. The Lyon playmaker travelled to Newcastle with his partner earlier this month.
Guimaraes and Paqueta posed near the Tyne Bridge and shared photos to their Instagram accounts. Reports online suggest Newcastle could be on the verge of breaking their transfer record to sign the Brazilian, while others claim the deal is far too inflated.
