Reported West Ham transfer target Jesse Lingard has left his agent Mino Raiola this week [as per ESPN], leading to speculation that his future could lie elsewhere.
Hammers boss David Moyes managed Lingard during his spell at Manchester United and this summer there was plenty of speculation over a a potential reunion at London Stadium.
ESPN’s report stated that Lingard ‘is eager to play more regular football’, something he may have to leave Manchester in order to find.
The 27-year-old’s contract is up in the summer although there is a one-year extension option, but that seems unlikely to be activated given the England midfielder’s lack of appearances at Old Trafford.
The Hammers aren’t the only team credited with an interest in Lingard, with another of his former managers Jose Mourinho, now in charge at Tottenham, also looking to forge a reunion.
With 133 Premier League appearances at a club like Manchester United to his name, it comes as no surprise a number of clubs would be interested in giving Lingard a chance to resurrect his career.
Valued at £12.6m by Transfermarkt and with time running out on his contract, it is likely the Irons would be able to pick up the 24-cap England international at a cut-price fee.
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Whilst the last 18 months haven’t gone as planned for Lingard, he is still just 27, so there’s plenty of time for the Manchester United man to revive his career elsewhere.
His versatility makes him capable of playing almost anywhere across the attacking third, something which may pique Moyes’ interest, while former United midfielder Michael Carrick has hailed his style of play as “unique“.
West Ham would certainly be wise to attempt to save the attacking midfielder from his current purgatory at Old Trafford.
