'I'd be lying' - Lucas Paqueta makes huge Man City transfer admission after stopping Liverpool
manchestereveningnews.co.ukLucas Paqueta is happy at West Ham despite yet more interest from Manchester City. Having been high on the list of targets for Pep Guardiola last year it is expected that City are keeping tabs on him once again.
Having been a top candidate to join last summer before news of an investigation into betting allegations, Paqueta has continued to impress under David Moyes during his second season in the Premier League.
Now, after helping City out in their bid to win a fourth title in a row, the 26-year-old has given an update on his future. “I have to do my work here at West Ham," he told ESPN. READ MORE: Lucas Paqueta to Man City transfer latest - £86m release clause and Pep Guardiola reaction READ MORE: Manchester City FFP latest: Full charges, Pep Guardiola comments, hearing update "I have an enormous respect for the club.
I’m very happy here, and if I don’t say that, I’d be lying." Having played the full match as Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon, leaving Jurgen Klopp's hopes of a second title hanging by a thread, he was also aware of the recent speculation. "Of course there are a lot of things happening off the pitch but I am focused on doing my best and end the season on a high.
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