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title: "Tottenham: Lilywhites among the frontrunners to sign Paqueta"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-07-28T18:05:48Z"
modified: "2022-07-28T18:05:48Z"
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# Tottenham: Lilywhites among the frontrunners to sign Paqueta

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are now firmly in the mix to sign Lyon star Lucas Paqueta for manager Antonio Conte this summer, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs keep moving…

The Lilywhites, after Conte sealed a top four [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) finish and subsequent qualification for the Champions League, have been very busy this summer as they aim to back the Italian ahead of his first full season in charge.

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Indeed, Spurs have completed the signings of Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence and it is [believed they remain in the market](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-djed-spence-tanganga-bryan-gil-b1013249.html) for a creative midfielder.

The likes of [James Maddison (Leicester City)](https://www.footballinsider247.com/expert-dismisses-social-media-controversy-as-tottenham-backed-to-sign-james-maddison/) and [Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma)](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19322102/tottenham-nicolo-zaniolo-roma-mourinho/) have been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and it is now believed Paqueta has come back on to the radar.

### The Latest: Tottenham ‘most credible’ option for Paqueta…

Reports from France state that the Lyon star is now a firm option for Spurs after their January bid in excess of €40 million (£33m) was rejected.

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L’Equipe (via [GFFN](https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1552327881996525568)) now claim the north Londoners are among the frontrunners for Paqueta and have emerged as a ‘most credible’ option for the Brazilian.

Manchester City are also in the mix.

### The Verdict: Make a move?

Back in the winter window, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas claimed it would take a[€80m (£68m)](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/lucas-paqueta-newcastle-transfer-price-27198842) fee to prise Paqueta away from Ligue 1 but he may well be worth the investment.

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Called ‘[sensational](https://twitter.com/DaveHarvey17/status/1531742938774278144)‘ by Newcastle United podcaster Dave Harvey amid links to the Magpies, the South American ace finished last year as one of Lyon’s best-performing players by average match rating whilst bagging nine goals and six assists domestically [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Show/France-Lyon)

He’s also been called a potentially ‘[huge signing’](https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/07/blogs/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur-paqueta-tielemans-erkisen-conte-son-kane-torres/) for Spurs by journalist Pete O’Rourke and we believe Paqueta would be a real statement of intent by sporting director Fabio Paratici.