West Ham do not want to sell Lucas Paqueta in January, talkSPORT understands.

Paqueta took to social media to downplay claims he was looking to leave the relegation candidates in the upcoming transfer window.

The 28-year-old was subject of strong interest from Aston Villa in August and Villans manager Unai Emery remains an admirer.

However, while there is an acceptance among the West Ham hierarchy that the Brazilian is likely to depart next summer, they realise cashing in sooner would severely weaken their survival hopes.

Sources close to owner David Sullivan also insist Paqueta has not articulated a desire to seek a transfer.

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