Lucas Paqueta is being investigated by the FA for potential betting breaches.
Lucas Paqueta is being investigated by the FA for potential betting breaches as a result of a bet on his yellow card against Aston Villa, according to reports in Brazil.
Manchester City were interested in signing Paqueta this summer as they placed a £70 million offer to West Ham United. The Premier League champion's interest in the player increased following the injury of Kevin De Bruyne, who aggravated his hamstring against Burnley.However, on Friday, it emerged that talks over the transfer had collapsed due to 'confidential' issues.
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