Potter expects Villa target Paqueta to stay at West Ham

Despite Aston Villa’s interest, West Ham’s head coach Graham Potter anticipates midfielder Lucas Paqueta to remain at the club after the transfer window closes.

Villa and Hammers discussed a loan move that required a purchase, according to sources who tell BBC Sport, with the goal of obtaining a total package of about £50 million, including the loan fee, before the deal becomes permanent next summer.

West Ham defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Sunday to start the season with the 28-year-old starting. Before he celebrated by kissing the West Ham badge in front of the visiting fans and making a phone sign with his hand.

When BBC Match of the Day inquired whether the Brazilian would remain at the club after the deadline of Monday, Potter simply responded, “Yes.”

Lucas has been dealing with noise for a long time, and his behavior is incredible.

He made a goal and the win for the team again today, adding, “He gave it all.”

Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers’ captain, cautioned fans to “not believe everything you read online.”

“He turned up and scored,” according to some who didn’t anticipate him playing.

Before being eliminated from the Carabao Cup at Wolves on Tuesday night, West Ham had two defeats in their first two Premier League games to come into this game.

The Hammers’ victory at the City Ground came at a great time because of the high tensions that captain Bowen experienced in his altercation with a portion of the Molineux travelling support.

Potter told the BBC, “It’s what we’re here for: to win and demonstrate that we have the quality and demonstrate that we are a team.”

When the boys return, we can relax for the next few days and get ready.

“I’ve managed for 15 years, and I’ve been a little competent at times, but it’s their day today.