According to The Sun, West Ham United will now step up their pursuit of Jesse Lingard after be missed out on a Euro 2020 spot.
Lingard wasn’t named in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad, even missing out after Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew due to injury.
With no European Championships to distract Lingard, West Ham are now ready to try and bring him back after a superb loan from Manchester United.
Moyes hopes West Ham sign Lingard soon
The report notes that Hammers boss David Moyes is now hopeful that the deal will be done soon because Lingard has been released from international duty.
Moyes seemingly feels that the time is right for West Ham to strike a deal, and the Scot seemingly believes it can happen very quickly.
With United chasing Jadon Sancho according to Eurosport, they need funds – and the Hammers can provide them with a move for Lingard.
How good was Lingard during his Hammers loan?
Pretty exceptional, really.
After barely kicking a ball in the first half of the season, Lingard joined West Ham on loan and smashed nine goals and four assists.
Yes, he only once in his final seven games of the season and it came from the sot, but Lingard undoubtedly made West Ham better.
Branded a ‘total player’ by Gianfranco Zola, Lingard loved life at West Ham and staying there permanently could be ideal for all parties having faded away at Manchester United.
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