Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is on the verge of letting Lyon star Lucas Paqueta join West Ham without putting up much of a fight - presumably much to the dismay of Gunners legend Thierry Henry.
Paqueta has been the subject of intense interest from a number of Premier League clubs over the course of the summer and Arsenal were undoubtedly the biggest name linked with a move for the midfielder. The fact Paqueta is Brazilian only added further fuel to the rumours considering the South American contingent the Gunners appear to be building at the Emirates.
The club's technical director and fellow Brazilian Edu discussed Paqueta earlier this summer, telling TNT Sports Brasil : "I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas. I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team. He’s had a great season, he was considered the best [overseas] player in the French league."
