West Ham star Lucas Paqueta is being investigated by the Football Association for possible violations of football betting rules.

The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old has yet to be charged and “specific details are yet to be revealed” but the FA are investigating the Brazil international.

Sky Sports reports that bets have been placed in Brazil, but Paqueta insists he did not bet and he did not bet at all.

Paqueta has been linked with a big money move to Manchester City this summer, but the deal appears to be stalled and could be completely dropped due to the investigation. The former Lyon and AC Milan star played well in West Ham’s Premier League opener last weekend, but whether he will feature against Chelsea this weekend is unclear.

The Hammers were expected to sell Paqueta to the Premier League champions this summer as City made an initial offer of £60m, but was rejected, but expected Will be back with a bigger offer.

There is currently uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian as he waits to find out if he has been charged with any offense and could face a ban. .

Manchester City have been linked with a forward-thinking midfielder following the summer departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez, plus Kevin De Bruyne’s hamstring injury could keep him out. 4 months.