One of the more surprising transfer updates yesterday came with Jesse Lingard being linked to a return to West Ham.
The former Hammers loanee is keen to rejoin the Premier League after almost two years in South Korea with FC Seoul, where he scored 19 goals in 67 appearances in all competitions.
The exclusive first emerged on Hammers Chat Patreon yesterday, following conversations with a source very close to the player. This morning, Claret & Hugh have spoken to a source currently involved in a West Ham transfer negotiation, who confirmed:
“Lingard has held talks with West Ham.”
As revealed in yesterday’s Hammers Chat update, Lingard does have one other Premier League suitor. However, we have been informed this morning that West Ham are currently the favourites to secure his signature.
Claret & Hugh are now seeking further clarification on the structure of any potential deal, which at this stage is understood to be a loan move until the end of the season. However, it should be stated that the signing of Lingard has been described as “nowhere near certain”.
Let us know in the poll below whether you’d take lingard on loan for six months.
Jesse Lingard on 6 month deal?Yes
No
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Can’t vote on this as I haven’t seen him play. He is 33 and the questions are how is his fitness? Is he strong and quick enough to play in the Premiership? I guess if I had to get off the fence loan would be OK so long as no obligation to buy or sign a contract is inserted.
He messed us about previously and went to Forest. We are not a home for the elderly
Definitely not. he jumped ship on us when we gave him a chance. In my opinion no second chances.
I agree lets use the youth
I didn’t think he’d be a good signing the first time but he really was. It’s hard to imagine at 33 he’s going to add the pace and competitiveness we so seriously need though is it?
Did Steve Cooper get rid of him at Forest or was it NES? Presumably not NES as he doesn’t seem to change his mind on a player once he’s decided.
He maybe could do a fill in sub job until the end of the season we have so little quality in the squad it’s possible he could come off the bench and at least hold the ball?
Depressing really though this the kind of player we are considering.
The news gets worse every day 😭
Anyone saying No to a deal with JL are probably the same people that were saying No about CW, he is now our 2nd, SECOND top goalscorer this season
The big difference is this one had a chance to sign with us. He chose to chase a quick paycheck instead of a club that would have elevated him
Dumpster diving again . Lingard has been dumped by a South Korean club and is 33 years old . His speed is gone and so he would be another Ings just sucking out a salary for 2 years or so . Remember how he screwed Moyes on a potential transfer suggesting that Forest showed him ‘ more love ‘ and signing with them causing Westham to panic and sign flaccid Vlasic for 30 million . NO , NO , NO .
Wonder if the other suitor is David Moyes ?
If wages are ok this might work, we need cover for Summerville and creative players. Lingard ticks those boxes, whether the Korean league has kept him sharp enough is an unknown but as gambles go this is one that would like to see happen.
Another relegation team I believe mate
Absolutely “world-class” and “next level” stuff.
I’m looking forward to Baroness Brady’s condescending and patronising Christmas and New Year message.
After all, it’s a miracle that such a tinpot outfit as us find ourselves in the Premier League against the might of Fulham, Bournemouth, Palace, Brighton, and Brentford. True giants of the game who we can only look up towards.
How would it be a loan deal? Thought he was a free agent?
You’re right Brad. My mistake, it would be a 6 month deal if it happens at all.
All good mate, cheers for clarifying.
No worries mate.
Shore up this season with short loans, No sense spending big with a relegation battle looming, just end up getting journeymen demanding big salaries with no real interest in club or supporters.
Josh Sargent, Adama Traore and now this total nonentity leaves me to ask the question have the board given up and are now preparing for relegation? The first 2 are useless and the latter has treated us with total contempt, have we lost all self respect? If Sulli and the rest think the fans are angry now wait for the backlash when they sign any or all of these players
Totally agree.
Second time Moyes chased him he jumped on a plane.
Stuck two fingers up and chased the money.
Usual whu spent to much time chasing non entities.
Will make Sullivan happy another part time freebie.
If they can’t do any better stick to academy players.
In previous article Emmanuel Latte was suggested (very pacy and scoring goals).
Apparently Middlesbrough want £15m and Carrick could do whu a favour.
In answer to your pole question NO Linguard can go to whoever else wants him.
Er,neither Latte or Carrick are at Middlesbrough. Indeed,Latte left in the LAST January window and Carricks replacement is actually now at Wolves! You’re way behind with your Championship knowledge.