Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton both agreed on the same player when naming their dream Newcastle United signing.
Newcastle have been linked with a host of players this month as they look to reinforce their side ahead of the second half of the season.
Sandro Tonali was the club's marquee transfer last summer, with the Italian swapping Milan for Newcastle in a deal worth £55 million.
A similar fee that West Ham United tabled to prize Lucas Paqueta away from Lyon in the summer of 2022.
And when naming their dream Newcastle transfer, Guimaraes and Joelinton both opted for Paqueta.
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Speaking to That's Football, Guimaraes said: "Another Brazilian here? For me, I played with him in Lyon, I would say Lucas Paqueta. He is one of my best friends. I like him, so I would say him.”
Joelinton sided with his fellow countryman and also put forward Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, adding: "Paqueta or Vinicius Jr, he’s a lovely guy as well."
The Brazilian midfielder has starred for the Hammer since arriving in England. He made 41 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign and helped his side win the Europa Conference League.
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He's continued his influence at West Ham this season, having already scored the same amount of goals (5) last season.
Paqueta provided three assists in his side's win over Wolves last year, with David Moyes hailing the 'special player'.
"He’s a special player," said Moyes. "I’ve not had huge amounts of special players with that individual talent. So, there’s a little bit of leeway we have to give him - and I’m not someone who likes giving too much leeway to any of my players."
Unfortunately for Moyes and West Ham alike, they will be without Paqueta for as long as two months following his calf injury he sustained against Bristol City in the FA Cup.
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Nasir Jabbar