Lucas Paqueta is being investigated for potential betting violations. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

Lucas Paqueta topic of betting probe

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is being investigated by the FA and FIFA for potential breaches of the betting coverage.

The probe allegedly offers with bets that had been positioned in Brazil, Paqueta’s house nation. It’s unknown whether or not Paqueta is accused of putting the bets himself, or if he did, what number of and for the way a lot.

“shocked” by the investigation

Paqueta, 25, mentioned that he has not positioned any bets and is “shocked” by the investigation. 

Reigning English Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis just lately bid to buy Paqueta, however had been pressured to place their pursuit on maintain because the investigations proceed. West Ham supposedly set Paqueta’s price ticket at £85m ($108.4m), whereas Metropolis is reportedly but to supply greater than £70m ($89.2m).

“I admitted final week that there had been an inquiry from Manchester Metropolis however I’ve bought no extra so as to add to that at this second in time,” supervisor David Moyes mentioned final week earlier than information of the betting investigation.

West Ham offered midfielder Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m ($133.9m) earlier this summer time, leaving them mild at midfield as it’s. Paqueta has been a standout performer since he arrived from Olympique Lyon final August.

Man Metropolis, in the meantime, misplaced midfielder İlkay Gündoğan to Barcelona this summer time. They introduced in Mateo Kovačić, however are searching for additional reinforcements as they try and defend titles within the EPL, Champions League, and FA Cup.

Groups have till the switch window closes on September 1 to barter offers with different golf equipment.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney was suspended for eight months in Might after he confessed to 232 betting infractions, together with betting on his personal staff.