Lucas Paqueta

Lucas Paqueta is set to miss West Ham United’s match against Arsenal on Saturday, after suffering an ankle injury in training.

West Ham star Lucas Paquetá suffers an ankle injury in training ahead of the Arsenal clash, adding to both clubs’ mounting injury concerns before Saturday’s showdown.

Arsenal’s February opponents West Ham United are facing a crisis in their front line, with various players injured or unavailable.

West Ham could be missing a couple of players through injury against Arsenal, according to David Moyes, though he wouldn’t give too much away.

Former West Ham captain Declan Rice to make his first return to the London Stadium with Arsenal for the Carabao Cup tie. David Moyes urges fans to welcome him warmly.

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Lucas Paquetá, with Mikel Arteta identifying the Brazilian midfielder as a top transfer target.

Lucas Paqueta is Edu Gaspar’s real priority for the Arsenal midfield, but they’re likely to wait for a later window to make a move for the Lyon man.

Lyon chiefs aren’t ruling out that Lucas Paqueta could leave this summer, with Edu Gaspar a fan of the player, but there’s no formal approach from Arsenal.

Alexandre Lacazette is a doubt for Lyon’s friendly against Feyenoord on Sunday after he was attacked by wasps during a walk in the forest.

Lyon will seriously consider offers of £55m for Lucas Paqueta this summer, accepting that the player wants to leave in the current window.

Arsenal and Lyon have opened talks over the potential transfer of Lucas Paqueta, with the Gunners expected to submit a bid.

Arsenal have informed Lucas Paqueta’s representatives that they intend to bid for him this summer, according to a report.

Lucas Paqueta’s camp are currently denying negotiations with Arsenal, but they aren’t denying the interest and he wants a Premier League move.

Arsenal are again being linked with a move for Lyon’s Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Paqueta.

Arsenal have once again been linked with a move for Lyon’s Lucas Paqueta, though the midfielder isn’t going to come cheap.

Arsenal are one of the clubs to hold an interest in Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Lyon are in agreement with AC Milan over the signing of Lucas Paqueta this week, increasing the likelihood of Houssem Aouar to Arsenal.