Thiago Silva urged Chelsea to signal new West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta this summer season however a transfer didn’t materialise.
Paqueta lately joined West Ham this summer season from French membership Lyon. The Brazilian midfielder was introduced in after West Ham struggled within the opening few video games of the season, with David Moyes hoping a marquee signing may spark his aspect into life.
Nevertheless, it may have been very totally different for Paqueta if fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva had obtained his needs.
Chatting with ESPN Brazil, Silva claimed that he had urged Chelsea to try to signal Paqueta this summer season, however nothing ever materialised.
“I heard he was about to depart Lyon [so I] had some conversations right here with some individuals, however sadly issues didn’t work out,” mentioned Silva.
Paqueta’s versatility would have made him a helpful addition to Chelsea’s aspect. The Brazilian is able to taking part in in a number of midfield positions, an space of the pitch Chelsea have struggled to discover a constant performer in to date this season.
Chelsea opted to signal Denis Zakaria in midfield on deadline day, with Paqueta already becoming a member of West Ham. Thomas Tuchel will likely be hoping they don’t dwell to remorse their resolution to not take the recommendation of Silva, if Paqueta hits the bottom working at West Ham.
