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Newcastle United 'line up £52m January swoop for West Ham's Lucas Paqueta' as Eddie Howe seeks more midfield quality... after the Brazilian's Man City move collapsed amid FA betting probe

Newcastle United are reportedly considering a £52million swoop for West Ham's Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta in January.

The 26-year-old midfielder was linked with Manchester City over the summer but the move collapsed after the Football Association opened an investigation into alleged betting breaches.

Mail Sport revealed the probe - related to bets on in-game incidents such as bookings as opposed to the outcomes of West Ham's matches - back in August. Paqueta denies placing any bets himself.

But according to Fichajes, that hasn't deterred long-time admirers Newcastle, who could line up a bid in the next window.