West Ham “are in further talks with Jesse Lingard over a possible move”, with David Moyes determined to sign the ex-Manchester United free agent despite interest from Nottingham Forest
- West Ham have held further talks with Jesse Lingard over a potential move
- Lingard is a free agent following his departure from Manchester United
- Nottingham Forest are also interested in a move for the 29-year-old
west ham have held further talks with Jesse Lingard about a possible move.
Lingard is a free agent after his departure Manchester United and David Moys is eager to sign him as reported by The guard.
In the second half of the 2020/21 season, Lingard had a highly productive loan spell at West Ham, scoring nine goals in 16 games.
West Ham have held further talks with Jesse Lingard over a potential move
David Moyes is keen to sign Lingard, although Nottingham Forest are also interested
Lingard, who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder, struggled to get regular playing time at United last season but there is no lack of interest in him and Nottingham Forest are also watching the situation.
Other clubs such as Everton, Leicester, Newcastle and Tottenham are pursuing Lingard. In addition, MLS clubs and a team in Saudi Arabia are also interested.
Lingard is demanding wages of £180,000 a week, meaning the situation has dragged on for some time.
Lingard had a hugely impressive loan spell at West Ham in 2021 when he scored nine goals
However, the 29-year-old is close to making a decision on his future with West Ham leading the race.
Lingard played 232 times for Manchester United, scoring 35 goals.
West Ham have already signed Nayef Aguerd from Rennes, while Alphonse Areola has made his loan move from Paris Saint-Germain permanent.
The Hammers are also looking to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea.
