New reports may just give the clearest indication yet over Jesse Lingard’s West Ham United future.
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Lingard has been a revelation for West Ham since signing on loan from Man United in January.
In fact the 28-year-old has been so good for West Ham he earned an England recall – which he capped off by getting man of the match on his return against San Marino.
Lingard is helping maintain West Ham’s Champions League push.
Hammers fans excited by prospect of signing loan hero Lingard permanently
And Hammers fans are excited at the prospect of making his deal permanent in the summer.
So West Ham fans were left winded when reports emerged at the weekend claiming Lingard will be offered a new three-year deal by Man United thanks to his excellent form (The Sun).
That has prompted speculation Lingard could re-evaluate his future after many expected him to push for a move to West Ham in the summer.
So could new reports heavily linking David Moyes with Juventus attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey give the clearest indication yet that Lingard will not be staying at West Ham beyond this season?
Do new reports linking Ramsey with West Ham give clearest indication yet over Lingard’s future?
Football journalist Nicolo Schira and Calcio Mercato claimed earlier this month that West Ham want to bring 30-year-old Ramsey to the London Stadium this summer.
And the Welshman is open to joining the Hammers according to a report from Tuttosport.
Calcio Mercato have now claimed West Ham are in pole position for the ex Arsenal man.
If West Ham are genuinely looking to sign Ramsey then it casts a major doubt over Lingard’s Hammers future.
Both Lingard and Ramsey play in the same position. West Ham also have Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma who can operate in that role.
No way West Ham will sign Lingard AND Ramsey
Moyes has Manuel Lanzini too – although his future at West Ham beyond the summer is less certain.
West Ham need at least one striker in the summer – if not two – plus a defensive central midfielder.
Money will be tight. So there is simply no way West Ham would sign Lingard for around £15-20m AND Ramsey.
If the Ramsey to West Ham talk has legs then a permanent move for Lingard more than likely doesn’t.
That would be a crying shame for West Ham who have looked a genuine top side with the loan star in their team.
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