As a player, it’s hard to deny the positive impact that the 27-year-old makes on the pitch, being one of West Ham’s most creative attacking players.
However, he has brought a lot of distractions and negativity away from the pitch after being at the centre of a betting probe from the FA, and he awaits trial for alleged spot-fixing charges.
The Brazil international has denied any implications and has attempted to focus on giving his all for Graham Potter, but there’s no doubt that the drama hasn’t helped the Hammers.
West Ham United have dealt with a lot of issues
It has been a tough season for the Irons, which is reflected by the fact they sit just above the relegation zone in 17th.
The Hammers parted ways with Julen Lopetegui partway through the season, with Graham Potter becoming West Ham’s third manager within 12 months.
2024-25 StatsPaquetaAppearances32Goals10Assists0Minutes Played2,324
It has been an unsettled period for West Ham, and that’s something that Noble reflected on when speaking to talkSPORT about their current league position and the season they are having.
The West Ham legend said, “We’ve had a lot go on, we know what’s happened with Antonio, he’s been a big miss for us. With Lucas as well in the background, it’s been a little bit unsettled at the minute, but I’m sure we get a pre-season, and we will be fine.”
West Ham have made a decision on Lucas Paqueta
Paqueta’s impressive performances in the Premier League have gained him plenty of admirers around the world, with Man City being one team interested in signing him.
Potter wants to strengthen his squad this summer, and to do so, he may need to sell some players to provide himself with the necessary finances.
Paqueta might fall into that and find himself being moved on during the summer window, with West Ham looking to remove the outside distractions that he has brought to the London Stadium.
West Ham have been linked with a move for Joao Felix, who would take up a similar position to Paqueta, while Flamengo are reportedly set to make a move to sign the West Ham star.
However, many clubs might choose to wait until the decision of the Brazilian’s trial before taking a gamble on trying to sign him, wanting to see if he is found guilty of any wrongdoing first.
