Lingard rejected Hammers

West Ham did not make a late push for Jesse Lingard in the transfer window after the player made it clear to the club that he did not want to return to the London Stadium, 90min have confirmed backing up what Claret and Hugh reported last week.

Lingard spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hammers, and he impressed hugely with nine goals in 16 games.

It was expected that West Ham would try and take him back for this campaign, either on a permanent deal or on another loan, but their plans altered following Lingard’s decision – which he communicated to joint-chairman David Sullivan and David Moyes personally.

The club did make an approach but changed their plans after learning the deal wouldn’t be happening.

Sources close to the Manchester club claim that Lingard will revisit his situation in January, by which point it will be clear just where does stand at United, and particularly with Solskjaer.  That might come too late for another chance with the Hammers.