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Frank Lampard makes admission on potential out-goings and addresses Bobby Thomas link to West Ham
- Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United head into Saturday's London derby with early injury updates as both clubs return to Premier League action.
- A mix of operations and lengthy muscle problems underpins many absences, with Rodrigo Bentancur recovering from right-hamstring surgery and James Maddison sidelined by a long-term knee injury.
- Lucas Paquetá trained as normal ahead of Saturday and will undergo assessment for a back problem, while sources on Jan 16, 2026 say he is expected to stay at West Ham United until season's end amid Flamengo talks.
- With West Ham seven points adrift and in the relegation zone, Nuno Espirito Santo seeks squad solutions and may allow January departures like James Ward-Prowse or Callum Wilson.
- The goalkeeper pecking order at West Ham remains unsettled under Nuno as Mads Hermansen fights to regain the starting role despite limited minutes and holds a contract through 2030.
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Lucas Paqueta latest as West Ham boss calls to 'solve situation' and Flamengo eye transfer - The Mirror
West Ham United's Brazilian No.10 is keen to return to his homeland and missed the FA Cup win over QPR on Sunday - with the Hammers saying he's injured with a back problem
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West Ham open talks with Man City player as Paqueta replacement
West Ham United are reportedly working on a surprise potential transfer deal for Manchester City central midfielder Mateo Kovacic.The Croatia international is out of favour at Man City at the moment, making just two appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side in all competitions this season.West Ham have been linked with Kovacic in the past, and now a report from Jornal O Dia claims that they’re back in for him as a possible replacement for Lucas Paque…
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