Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes sends message to Jesse Lingard over form

Bruno Fernandes has labelled Jesse Lingard as "the best player in the Premier League" since joining West Ham on loan.

The Manchester United academy graduate has been in scintillating form since moving to London in the January transfer window, scoring nine goals and registering three assists in 13 Premier League outings.

Lingard 's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, with West Ham keen to sign the 28-year-old, who has one year left on his current United contract.

Fernandes, who largely kept Lingard out of the team, has been impressed with his teammate's displays, stating he's been the division's best performer since the move.

"If you see Jesse, I think Jesse, at the moment, if you watch the last 10 games, has been top, top, top-level," Fernandes told ManUtd.com. "For me, if you watch the last 10 games, he's been the best player in the Premier League, scoring and assists in every game.

"Everyone here is really, really happy for him. He has confidence back, he has his swag back because he is feeling confident. We are really, really happy for what he's doing."

Speaking about Lingard's future last month, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "Jesse has been brilliant since he left.

"I've answered this quite a few times. Selfishly, we could have kept him because he's always got a part to play.

"Jesse's a fantastic lad around the place, Man United through and through, never once did he moan or cause me a problem (during a lack of playing time), just came in and worked really hard.

"And he deserved a chance to play more football, that's why we let him go to West Ham, he deserved a chance for what he's done throughout his life for Man United.

"Of course we'll welcome him back. I hope he goes to the Euros because with his performances now and the confidence he's got, I don't think that's beyond him. And I hope he has a strong finish to the league.

"It was different here, because Bruno, the form he's played in arguably Jesse's favourite position, and that was the decision we made. Delighted for Jesse and wish him well for the rest of the season until he comes back."