Summary
West Ham manager Graham Potter confirmed that Lucas Paqueta is committed to the club after being cleared of spot-fixing charges. Michail Antonio will not be part of the squad this season after the club signed a new veteran forward, Callum Wilson.
Key Facts
- Lucas Paqueta, a West Ham midfielder, was cleared of accusations related to spot-fixing, where he was allegedly getting booked on purpose to influence bets.
- The Football Association's investigation into Paqueta spanned nearly two years.
- Paqueta was at risk of a lifetime ban if found guilty.
- Despite being linked to a possible transfer to Manchester City, Paqueta remains with West Ham.
- The transfer window remains open until 1 September, leaving some uncertainty about potential player moves.
- Michail Antonio will not be part of West Ham's squad for the upcoming season.
- The decision on Antonio follows the club's signing of Callum Wilson, another experienced forward.
- Antonio, who joined West Ham in 2015, is the club's all-time top Premier League goalscorer with 68 goals.
