Newcastle have been through a lot this transfer window, with the Alexander Isak transfer saga continuing.
Eddie Howe is close to getting one of his top defensive targets in Malick Thiaw, and he's still looking for another striker.
The club has now decided its stance on another player they have been linked to.
West Ham have set a £45m asking price for Paqueta, but Newcastle are not interested in the midfielder.
The Brazilian would have linked up with international teammate Bruno Guimarães, who likely would have been pleased with the reunion.
David Moyes described Paqueta as "incredible", but new boss Graeme Potter is not as keen on the Brazilian midfielder.
Newcastle are still working on a deal for Yoanne Wissa, which is the deal that the Magpies are most focused on.