Dean Jones has told Give Me Sport that Jesse Lingard is not a priority for Tottenham this summer, but that Antonio Conte’s side are interested in the Everton and West Ham target after his release from Manchester United.
Lingard, 29, leaves Manchester United after 235 appearances in all competitions for his boyhood side. But he was rarely first choice and even went on loan to West Ham during 2020-21. Now, he is looking for a new home.
Reports state that Everton and West Ham want to sign the England star despite his enormous demands of £150,000 a week. Spurs are also showing interest in the playmaker, as they look to improve the homegrown nature of their squad.
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But Jones has said that Tottenham do not view Lingard as a ‘priority’ this summer. That surely places both Everton and West Ham in the driving seat to sign the 32-time England star.
“It will depend on how they sell these players. Then they will wait for the market and see what the possibilities are. But I’m told Lingard is not a priority for Tottenham as of now,” Jones told Give Me Sport.
Jones: Lingard not a priority for Tottenham
Tottenham have numerous options in attack. Richarlison has been added to an attacking arsenal that includes Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Moura, Steven Bergwijn and Ivan Perisic.
So, Lingard might be eyed by Tottenham as more of a playmaker. But even then, the signing of Lingard would see Conte have to change their system. His 3-4-3 formation used two holding midfielders – and no no.10.
Perhaps, the signing of Lingard might have been put on the back burner simply because there is no specific hole that Lingard can fill – other than being homegrown.
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