Jesse Lingard, a rumoured summer transfer target for West Ham, could be offered multiple routes out of Manchester United in January, according to TEAMtalk.
The Hammers were heavily linked with a move for the attacking midfielder in the summer, with a potential reunion with David Moyes on the cards at the London Stadium.
However, no move materialised for the 27-year-old and the 2016 FA Cup final hero has only featured in the Carabao Cup this season for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side.
TEAMtalk suggested that, come January, Manchester United could seek out potential options for the midfielder to go on loan, with La Liga high-fliers Real Sociedad in the mix for the England man.
Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic were both credited with an interest whilst fellow Premier League clubs Everton and West Brom were also believed to be looking at the possibility of a deal.
Lingard has 138 Premier League appearances to his name, with 18 goals and 10 assists in that time.
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Once an automatic big-game selection for Man United, Lingard is now barely seen on a matchday, with his fall from grace being rather stark, and this is a deal which seems best avoided for West Ham.
Some may feel that there is still a quality Premier League player in the 27-year-old, who could thrive with a change of scenery. However, having recently watched a gamble on Jack Wilshere backfire, the Hammers would be best served to let another club take the risk on this one.
