West Ham target Jesse Lingard is reportedly seeking assurances over playing time before the end of the transfer window.
The Manchester United attacking midfielder is hoping to receive clarity over involvement in Ole Gunnar Solkjaer’s plans for the 2021/22 season.
Irons’ boss David Moyes could be watching on carefully as the 28-year-old potentially looks to force a move should regular playing time not be forthcoming.
That’s according to a report from The Times, as cited by RumorsTransferNews24/7 on Twitter.
Twitter: Jesse Lingard is reportedly ready to leave Manchester United if he isn’t given assurances over regular game time.(The Times ) (@rumorstransfers)
The report claims that the 29 times capped England man will hope to further advance a rekindled international career should an Old Trafford future be in doubt.
Last season the Warrington-born ace was able to force a way back into Gareth Southgate’s squad with nine goals and five assists in 16 Premier League appearances.
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Valued at £19.8million and under contract until 2022 (Transfermarkt), Manchester United are reportedly demanding around £25million for their playmaker.
A revelation in east London last term, the versatile forward would likely slot back into Moyes’ plans seamlessly.
Albeit an expensive outlay, given the impact and positions affected, signing Lingard would make plenty of sense.
