West Ham have accepted they are likely to lose Lucas Paquetá to Manchester City and are trying to soften the blow by signing Cole Palmer from the champions.
Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen in attacking midfield and Paquetá’s desire to join the treble winners is expected prove decisive. West Ham have rejected an opening proposal of £70m from City for the Brazilian, whose contract contains an £85m release clause that becomes active next summer, but will sell for the right price.
