West Ham contact Jesse Lingard’s representatives over possible free transfer

Manchester United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard warms up before the start of the UEFA Champions League football match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 23, 2022. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

West Ham has reportedly reignited their interest in midfielder Jesse Lingard.

That’s according to a recent report from Sky Sports, who claims the Hammers have made contact with the England international’s representatives over a possible summer move.

Lingard, 29, enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Hammers last season, scoring nine goals in just 16 appearances.

However, fast forward 12-months and now available on a free transfer, this summer, following the Red Devils’ failure to extend his contract, sees Lingard’s long-term future back up in the air.

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Although tipped to re-join the Hammers since last season’s loan came to an end, talk of a reunion with David Moyes in London had cooled – until now.

Jesse Lingard enjoyed a successful loan spell with West Ham last season.

Moyes, who spoke to reporters last year, confirmed that signing Lingard on a permanent deal was blocked by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

“Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] made it clear to me quite early in the transfer window that he wanted to keep him,” the English manager said, as quoted by MEN.

“So I knew pretty early in the transfer window that he was staying at Manchester United. I had a private conversation with Ole who made it clear that he was staying.”

Jesse Lingard to West Ham?

However, following these latest reports, it now appears a potential deal is back on the cards.

It is understandable why the Hammers may be keen to re-sign Lingard – the club are desperately short on quality in depth which was laid bare during the latter stages of the 2021-22 season.

Set to compete on all four fronts again next season, Lingard’s inclusion would certainly offer the Londoners a major boost.

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