West Ham United are now likely to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United, the Athletic reports.
West Ham have been struggling to find an agreement with Manchester United over Lingard, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side demanding a high price for their attacking midfielder.
But the Red Devils have now reduced their loan asking price down to £1 million, with West Ham close to completing a deal.
West Ham will also make Said Benrahma’s loan into a permanent one ahead of schedule, to ensure that they don’t go over their maximum loan allowance.
In more disappointing news for West Ham fans, Lingard’s arrival apparently may mean that they scrap their striker signing.
The Hammers have been chasing a new number nine since the departure of Sebastien Haller, but that has proven difficult.
If West Ham do scrap their plans to bring in a striker that could risk jeopardising their season, if injury hits.
Michail Antonio leads the line well for David Moyes’ men, but if he has to spend any time on the treatment table, then the club’s alternative options look thin on the ground.
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