The London Giants are getting closer to signing him, according to Claret and Hugh, after the player met with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer to discuss his future. The deal’s specifics may be revealed in the coming days, since the move appears to be near.
The London Giants are getting closer to signing him, according to Claret and Hugh, after the player met with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer to discuss his future. The deal’s specifics may be revealed in the coming days, since the move appears to be near.
The England international joined West Ham on loan and was outstanding throughout his six-month stint at the London Stadium. Lingard scored nine goals and provided five assists in 16 Premier League appearances for the Hammers, helping them qualify for the Europa League.
David Moyes, the manager of the London giants, stated that Lingard might be a priority acquisition at the close of last season. However, the former Manchester United manager also cautioned that his team would not pay over the odds for any player, despite the fact that the club was operating on a limited budget due to the pandemic-hit season.
Moyes has recently signed a new three-year contract with the club and appears to be prioritizing Lingard’s transfer during this transfer window. West Ham have also been connected with Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, who has allegedly had his asking price cut by the Blues. Both of these additions will considerably improve West Ham’s quality for the upcoming season.
In the last month, there have been whispers of interest from other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Leicester, while Real Madrid’s name was briefly connected. Lingard, on the other hand, favors a transfer to West Ham, especially now that Moyes has signed a new contract. Manchester United’s star is determined to leave Old Trafford at any cost.
Manchester United could easily cash in on a player they consider undesirable with a year left on his present deal. According to the report, Lingard and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have discussed his future, and a sale might be on the horizon. Furthermore, the purchase of Jadon Sancho all but confirms Lingard’s unpopularity at Old Trafford.
It’s unknown how much West Ham are ready to spend for a free agent available next season. The London giants, on the other hand, will almost definitely seek to get a low-cost contract for their primary objective. Manchester United, on the other hand, are understandably receptive to moving Lingard to the Hammers since they do not regard them as direct competitors.