Jesse Lingard: The truth

By Sean Whetstone

Multiple reports that Jesse Lingard is close to re-joining West Ham appear to be premature this evening.

Claret and Hugh understands that while the door is still open for the free agent to be reunited with David Moyes there is nothing concrete at this stage of talks.

Both sources close to the club and Lingard’s camp have rejected reports today that the 29 year old is on the verge of signing a new deal with West Ham.

Wage demands are thought to remain the issue with the fact his representatives want more than any club is prepared to pay.

He is not in as strong a position as he thought he would be this summer and has faced disappointment in the responses he has received from multiple clubs.

David Moyes is known to remain a fan but for the former Manchester United to sign he and his agent will need to compromise on their current position.