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West Ham transfer news: Lucas Paqueta wants to leave the Hammers in January - Paper talk and football gossip

Latest from Wednesday's newspapers as US billionaire John McEvoy eyes a potential bid to buy Sheffield Wednesday; Celtic are yet to make a formal approach to Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna despite links; Mary Earps turns down the FA's invitation for a send-off at Wembley Stadium

Wednesday 29 October 2025 10:42, UK

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Premier League

West Ham United have been dealt a fresh blow after it emerged that Lucas Paqueta is keen to leave the relegation-threatened club in January - The Times.

Bruno Fernandes has taken Matheus Cunha under his wing to help him realise his potential to become a Manchester United star - The Sun.

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EFL

A US-based billionaire John McEvoy is among leading candidates to buy stricken Sheffield Wednesday - The Telegraph.

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Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan says he is hopeful that The Owls can bounce back after tough times.

Women's Football

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has turned down the FA's invitation of a send-off at Wembley next month - The Daily Mail.

Newcastle United Women have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after allegedly making illegal approaches to six junior players contracted to their second-tier rivals Sunderland - The Guardian.

Scottish football

Celtic have not approached Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna but the Championship side fear the job could be too big to turn down - The Sun.

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