According to Irons insider Claret & Hugh, there has been a promising West Ham United transfer update involving long-time David Moyes target Jesse Lingard.

The Lowdown: Moyes attempts move...

Over the past two windows, a reoccurring theme of West Ham's transfer activity has been their determination to sign Man United playmaker Lingard on a permanent deal.

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West Ham attempted to seal an agreement both last summer and in the most recent winter window but those attempts at a breakthrough eventually failed to come to fruition.

As Lingard runs down his contract, which is set to expire in June this year, the 29-year-old could now join the Hammers on a Bosman - with Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick green-lighting the player's exit.

It is believed that the attacker has had it 'made clear' that an Old Trafford extension is unlikely due to a 'plan set in place' by Rangnick.

The Latest: Lingard has preference...

According to C&H, as Lingard weighs his next move, it is believed the Englishman is 'set to turn his back on Newcastle for West Ham' due to his belief that Moyes is more likely to play him regularly than Magpies boss Eddie Howe.

The forward is apparently still a serious option for West Ham and their manager ahead of this summer window with their interest very much maintained.

The Verdict: Get it done...

Valued at around £18 million by Transfermarkt, West Ham could bypass this fee completely and seal an established Premier League creative force for nothing.

Taking this into account, a move for Lingard on the eve of his contract expiry should at the very least be considered, especially going by the player's personal stance.

The Three Lions ace will be looking to work his way back into Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year and a move to West Ham could well be his best option.

One of Lingard's best seasons in the English top flight came on loan at the London Stadium last year and it isn't inconceivable to believe he could re-discover that form for 2022/2023.

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