West Ham are really worried that they won’t be able to sign Jesse Lingard this summer because Manchester United won’t let him go according to a report from The Sun.
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The 28-year-old joined the Hammers on loan from Man United in January.
And what an incredible impact he’s had at the London Stadium.
Lingard racked up nine goals and four assists in 16 Premier League games for West Ham.
Moyes deciding to bring him to East London on loan in January now seems like an absolutely inspired move.
West Ham have a big Jesse Lingard worry
The Hammers may well have their work cut out if they are to sign the 28-year-old on a permanent deal this summer.
Jesse’s fine form has seen his price-tag sky rocket and there will also be plenty of competition for his signature this summer.
The Sun claims that West Ham fear that Manchester United will block Lingard moving to East London permanently.
The red top claims that Man United are actually considering keeping Jesse at Old Trafford this summer in what would be a shock U-turn.
David Moyes is desperate to sign the 27-capped England international this summer according to The Sun. And it is claimed that Manchester United probably won’t be able to demand any more than £15 million for Lingard.
Jesse seems like he absolutely loved his time at the London Stadium.
So that surely has to count for something.
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It seems as though the powers that be at the London Stadium have big concerns about their chances of signing the 28-year-old permanently this summer, however.
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