Jesse Lingard is interested in moving to West Ham on a permanent basis at the end of the season, according to ExWHUemployee.
Speaking on the West Ham Way podcast, the insider claims that the 28-year-old has settled well at the London Stadium and would be prepared to stay at the Hammers beyond the end of his loan spell.
Fans on Twitter are delighted that Lingard is apparently open to the move and they believe it would be a massive boost if the club were to secure the Manchester United forward on a permanent deal:
Please be true ??????
— Cllr R Ahmed (@CllrRobinaAhmed) March 12, 2021
Great news.. Takes us to next level
— Simon Griffiths (@SimonGr27015843) March 13, 2021
Beat Utd tomorrow and he will be searching for his biro
— ⚒Pie n Mash⚒COYI (@UptonParker4) March 13, 2021
Ohhh yeahhhh ??⚒⚒⚒⚒
— garry mcclelland ⚒⚒⚒ (@garrymcc68) March 12, 2021
— Strove (@Stroves70841) March 12, 2021
Behave yourself he’s only gonna cost 5-10m
— Dean Smith (@smudgerdc) March 12, 2021
David Moyes effect.
— VR46 FPL ✝️ (@VR46FPL) March 12, 2021
Considering Lingard wasn’t getting any game time at United, and he has been given a new lease of life at West Ham, it is not surprising he would be keen on remaining with the Irons.
The England international’s four goals and two assists in six appearances since he arrived at the London club demonstrate he can play a key role going forward.