West Ham make move to bring Jesse Lingard back to the club on a free transfer having previously starred on loan, with the midfielder’s Manchester United contract expiring next month
- West Ham United have made an early move to sign Jesse Lingard this summer
- The midfielder starred at the London Stadium on loan during 2020-21 season
- But he has failed to convince United of being first-team worthy this year
- Hammers are hoping to land Lingard on a free transfer for next season
West Ham United have made an offer to Jesse Lingard as they look to secure the free agent ahead of growing competition.
The Manchester United and England midfielder is expected to be courted by more clubs over the coming weeks once budgets become clearer but David Moyes has made an early move to impress upon the 29-year-old that he is wanted back at the London Stadium.
Lingard had previously starred while at West Ham during the 2020-21 season, spending the latter part of the season on loan, scoring nine goals and producing five assists in just 16 games that put the midfielder on the brink of England’s squad for the European Championship.
Jesse Lingard has failed to nail down a first-team place at Manchester United this season
The midfielder has been limited to just two starting spots in the Premier League this term
But Lingard opted against a permanent move to the London Stadium despite his popularity in east London, having earned motivation and confidence to try and win back his place at Manchester United.
However, first under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and then under his interim replacement Ralf Rangnick, the 29-year-old has again fallen out of favour this season – making just two Premier League starts throughout the campaign.
Lingard appears to have played his final game for the club, with his contract expiring in June.
Lingard had previously starred for the Hammers while on loan during the 2020-21 season
Former boss David Moyes has now made the move to bring him back to the London Stadium
It’s proven to be a miserable end to his career at United, who he joined at the age of seven, and he was denied a farewell Old Trafford appearance in their final home game of the season, prompting a furious reaction from his brother Louie Scott, who called it ‘classless’.
The Hammers though will hope to lure back the midfielder despite missing out on Europa League football on the final day of the season to the Red Devils, instead having to settle for a place in the Europa Conference League following a 3-1 defeat at Brighton.
Moyes has also discussed potential moves for Hull City’s Keane Lewis-Potter and Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd, a 26-year-old Morocco international.
