Man City Deal Worth £80M Drowns Amidst Paqueta Gambling Probe

In a shocking turn of events, the highly anticipated £80 million transfer deal between Manchester City and Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Paqueta has been scuppered due to his alleged involvement in a gambling scandal. The young midfielder, who had been touted as the perfect addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad, is now under investigation by both FIFA and his current club Flamengo. It remains to be seen whether these allegations will result in any legal action or disciplinary measures, but one thing is certain – this setback has left City fans disappointed and hopeful for an alternative signing to bolster their midfield.

Manchester City, the English Premier League champion, has withdrawn from an £80 million deal to sign West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta. This decision comes after learning that Paqueta, a 25-year-old Brazilian, is under investigation by the Football Association (FA) for betting breaches.

The deal between City and West Ham had been agreed upon, but City’s chiefs reconsidered their decision upon hearing about the FA investigation. As a result, the transfer will not be taking place.