Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is reportedly ‘hoping’ West Ham make a loan move for his services before the transfer deadline passes.
The 29-year-old spent a successful spell at the London Stadium last season and was widely expected to make a permanent switch to east London.
However, the England international opted to stay at Old Trafford and as a result, has struggled once again for regular match action.
According to a report from ESPN, as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter, Lingard hasn’t given up on the idea of making a comeback to the Hammers.
Jesse Lingard is hoping West Ham United make a move for him, despite Manchester United not willing to loan him to a rival club.
The 29 year old is currently not willing to move to Newcastle on a permanent move.
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The report claims that Manchester United are ‘keen to negotiate a permanent transfer’ for the 32-cap ace and are ‘reluctant’ to sanction a loan deal to a top-four chasing rival.
This season Lingard has scored twice and provided one assist in 14 fleeting appearances.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Valued at £18millon and out of contract at the end of the season (Transfermarkt), there is certainly scope to land a high-quality operator at a bargain price.
Having signed Nikola Vlasic on a five-year deal – seemingly as an alternative – it seems farfetched that David Moyes would pursue another attacking midfielder.
Unfortunately, it would appear the love affair that was will be resigned to that brief spell in early 2020.
