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title: "West Ham United: Pete O’Rourke makes promising Jesse Lingard transfer claim"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-04-27T19:35:47Z"
modified: "2022-04-27T19:35:47Z"
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# West Ham United: Pete O’Rourke makes promising Jesse Lingard transfer claim

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/) and manager David Moyes have been gifted an ‘advantage’ in the race to sign Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard this summer, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Moyes eyes Lingard move…

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) ace has been on Moyes’ transfer radar for the better part of a year with reports [first emerging in 2021](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9440711/West-Ham-want-sign-Jesse-Lingard-permanently-Manchester-United.html) that West Ham wanted to make Lingard’s loan deal a permanent one.

[West Ham newest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-newest-updates/)

However, GSB’s efforts to prise away the England international were in vain, with Lingard [electing to stay at Old Trafford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-jesse-lingard-news-21614483) and fight for his future under ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Following his lack of game time, a January exit for Moyes’ long-term target was on the cards and West Ham even [made late attempts](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-jesse-lingard-breaking-22932780) to seal his London Stadium return in the winter.

The Irons couldn’t finalise his capture yet again, but as they reportedly [go for third time lucky](https://www.claretandhugh.info/midfielder-has-one-big-reason-to-become-a-hammer/), Lingard’s soon-to-be free agent status could make his signing that bit less complicated.

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### The Latest: O’Rourke makes promising Lingard claim…

Speaking to [GiveMeSport,](https://www.givemesport.com/87999650-west-ham-fans-would-love-32-cap-star-at-london-stadium) journalist Pete O’Rourke claims that West Ham have one ‘advantage’ in the race for United’s departing ace.

He also believes that Hammers supporters would certainly ‘encourage’ a move for Lingard going by his brilliant spell in east London last year.

When asked if the 29-year-old’s familiarity with Moyes at West Ham will be a factor, O’Rourke explained: *“I think you’ve got to say that it gives them an advantage; they both know each other. Jesse Lingard was such a big fans’ favourite during his loan spell at West Ham, so the fans would definitely encourage that move.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done?

While the Europa League semi-finalists are arguable front-runners for Lingard, does that mean West Ham should be competing for his signature yet again this summer?

Moyes, as per[reliable reports](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/west-ham-could-try-to-sign-to-goalkeeper-nick-pope-if-burnley-go-down-vlsvkf8q8), is targeting a central defender, new midfielder, striker and potential reserve keeper to boost his 2022/2023 ranks.

Lingard is a player of [proven top flight quality](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109000/History/Jesse-Lingard) and [experienced England international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/nationalmannschaft/spieler/141660) who has [already shined](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109000/History/Jesse-Lingard) under the Scotsman at West Ham.

The fact he could join for zero cost makes this an arguable no-brainer, even despite the frustrating sagas of West Ham’s last two efforts to sign him.

Moyes, by saving transfer funds on a swoop for Lingard, could then spend big on trying to seal world class central defensive and forward signings.

Called a would-be ‘[massive signing](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-tipped-to-seal-massive-lingard-signing-in-january-as-player-stance-revealed-pundit/)‘ for West Ham by former England keeper Paul Robinson, we believe that remains the case.

***In other news: As of now: ExWHUemployeee shares fresh West Ham player update after agreement reached…find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-exwhuemployee-shares-player-update-for-supporters/)***