West Ham manager David Moyes has reportedly met with Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard.
This comes following a report from the Sunday Mirror (29/8; page 74), claiming that the Hammers are preparing a £15 million bid for the 28-year-old.
Amidst interest from Moyes’ former employers, Everton, the Scot is clearly attempting to persuade a return to East London is the best choice.
According to Claret and Hugh, as cited by Louis (West Ham Central) on Twitter, Moyes linked up with the England man following Sunday’s fixtures.
Twitter: David Moyes and Jesse Lingard are set to meet after the Man Utd game today to discuss signing for West Ham.… https://t.co/NGz9psflLv (@central_louis)
Lingard remained on the bench as Manchester United crept past Wolves on Sunday afternoon prior to the reported pre-arranged meet up.
Last season the 29-cap ace enjoyed a superb loan stay at the London Stadium, scoring nine and assisting five other goals in 16 Premier League appearances.
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Surely Lingard won’t be happy with the apparent lack of game time once again this term.
Having sought a move away due to inactivity, the writing would seem to be on the wall for the Warrington-born star.
Pushed yet further down the pecking order due to the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, a late move could well be on the cards before Tuesday’s deadline.
Signing the versatile forward would offer Moyes far greater flexibilty in attack and could see the previously essential need for an additional striker curtailed.
