West Ham are close to a free transfer swoop for Jesse Lingard after the midfielder left Manchester United with the Hammers in talks over a reunion after his impressive loan spell last year

  • Jesse Lingard is a key target for West Ham United boss David Moyes this summer
  • The Manchester United attacking midfielder will become a free agent next week
  • Lingard will leave his boyhood club after ten years with his boyhood club
  • The England midfielder has been considering offers while on holiday in Miami 

West Ham are close to sealing a free transfer for Jesse Lingard after holding further talks with the England midfielder, as the Hammers attempt to lure him back to the London Stadium.

Lingard is a free agent from the end of next week as his Manchester United contract runs out and has been evaluating offers after a break in Miami.

West Ham made an approach at the end of the season and are going back with a new offer for the 29-year-old.

West Ham are closing in on a free transfer for Jesse Lingard after leaving Manchester United

West Ham are closing in on a free transfer for Jesse Lingard after leaving Manchester United 

The England star (left) struggled for game time at United last season and wants regular action

The England star (left) struggled for game time at United last season and wants regular action

Lingard scored nine goals in 16 matches under David Moyes while on loan at West Ham in 2021 and a career revival could see him stake a claim for an England World Cup squad place.


Moyes, who brought in former QPR boss Mark Warburton to his backroom staff this week, is hoping to bring in around five players this summer.

Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is poised to sign his permanent deal after a £10.5m fee was agreed with Paris St Germain and talks have taken place with Chelsea over striker Armando Broja.

Moyes also wants Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse but that deal may be beyond West Ham financially.

Lingard excelled in a previous loan spell at West Ham scoring nine goals in 16 matches

Lingard excelled in a previous loan spell at West Ham scoring nine goals in 16 matches