Danilo wants to play for Flamengo in 2024 and is awaiting release from Juventus, says journalist

West Ham are willing to negotiate with midfielder Lucas Paquetá in the next transfer window, and have already set their desired value: between £25 million and £30 million - which is equivalent to something between R$187 million and R$224 million at the current exchange rate. The information was released by the English portal Claret & Hugh , which specializes in covering the London club.

Discovered by Flamengo and currently one of the main pieces of the Hammers' midfield, Paquetá arrived at the club in 2022, coming from Lyon, and quickly established himself as an absolute starter . However, despite his good technical moment, his future remains uncertain due to off-field issues.

BETTING INVESTIGATION COULD DECIDE THE FUTURE

Paquetá is facing disciplinary proceedings conducted by the English Football Association (FA), which is investigating the player's possible involvement in irregular sports betting . The midfielder denies all accusations and claims to be fully cooperating with the investigations.

The case, which began in March 2025, had its trial postponed due to its complexity. The sentence is expected to be announced only after the end of the European season in June.

During the ongoing process, the Brazilian continues to play normally for West Ham, which has even shown public support for the athlete and criticized the FA's handling of the investigation. Even so, the club is aware that the legal outcome will have a direct impact on Paquetá's value — or depreciation — in the market.

CLUBS MONITOR THE SITUATION

Clubs such as Manchester City and Newcastle have already shown interest in the midfielder in previous windows. Flamengo itself has publicly admitted an interest in bringing the midfielder back . In 2023, City even opened negotiations to sign him for £80 million , but backed out after the investigation was opened. Now, with the market value adjusted to less than half, the outcome of the trial will be decisive in rekindling talks with potential interested parties.

If found guilty, Paquetá could face severe sanctions , including a possible permanent ban from football . On the other hand, if he is acquitted, the player will once again be a valued player in the European market — and an affordable opportunity for Premier League giants.

Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (13), at 5:30 pm, to face Grêmio , in Porto Alegre, for the third round of the Brazilian Championship . And if the recent history between the two clubs serves as a thermometer, the narrators who work broadcasting the match should prepare for a busy afternoon with many goal shouts.

A CONFRONTATION THAT IS USUALLY MOVING

In the last four meetings between Flamengo and Grêmio, the nets have shaken no less than 15 times, which guarantees an average of almost four goals per game. See the most recent scores:

• Gremio 3 x 2 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship 2024
• Flamengo 2 x 1 Gremio – Brazilian Championship 2024
• Gremio 3 x 2 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship 2023
• Flamengo 3 x 0 Gremio – Brazilian Championship 2023

In the last duel, valid for the 27th round of the last Brasileirão, Flamengo ended up being defeated by 3 to 2. For the red-blacks, the expectation is that the high average of goals will be maintained - but with a victory for Rio this time.

HISTORY FAVORS MENGÃO

Despite the most recent setback, Flamengo has the advantage in the most recent clashes against Grêmio. In the last ten matches, Rubro-Negro won six , drew one and lost three . One of the highlights of this period was the qualification for the finals of the 2023 Copa do Brasil , when the Rio de Janeiro team eliminated the Gauchos with an aggregate of 3-0 in the semifinals.

POSITIVE START IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo has four points in the first two rounds of the Brasileirão. It opened with a 1-1 draw against Internacional at Maracanã, and then beat Vitória away from home by 2-1. With this, it occupies sixth place in the table - the same score as the leaders, separated only by the tiebreaker criteria.

NATIONAL CLASSIC SUNDAY

Grêmio and Flamengo will face each other this Sunday (13), at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), in Porto Alegre. The duel promises excitement, goals and intense battles for space at the top of the table . For Flamengo, it is the chance to find the path to victory again and confirm the offensive strength against an opponent that usually provides electrifying games.

Since it was organized, Flamengo has become one of the world's leading clubs. The Rubro-Negro went through a period of financial austerity that made it reach impressive heights, now reaching records that only PSG and Barcelona have achieved. These figures are increasingly impressive, and in the last two years, Flamengo is simply the team with the most victories on the entire planet in the last two years.

This is according to R10 Score , which conducted a survey placing Flamengo among the top clubs in the world. According to the database, Flamengo is alongside Barcelona and PSG in this regard. The trio has 56 wins in the last two years, enough to be the most successful clubs in world football.

FLAMENGO MISSED THE CHANCE TO ISOLATE ITSELF AT THE TOP

If the data is magnificent, it could be even more impeccable. This is because Flamengo could be ahead of Barcelona and PSG, isolating itself with one more victory, above these important European teams. This did not happen due to Mengão's defeat last Wednesday (9), in the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Libertadores.

The Mais Querido hosted Central Córdoba at Maracanã and wasted opportunities. The brave Argentine team was effective, managing to come away with a 2-1 victory. But Mengão has the rest of the season to try to isolate itself.

MENGÃO HAS MOST VICTORIES IN 10 YEARS

Surprisingly, since 2015, Flamengo has been ahead of not only Barcelona and PSG, but of any club in the world. The platform also found that Mengo has 414 victories in this period, followed by Manchester City and Palmeiras, with 401 and 398, respectively.