As per Eurosport journalist Dean Jones, sharing what he's heard from club 'insiders', a promising update has emerged on West Ham's pursuit of Jesse Lingard.
The Lowdown: West Ham eye Lingard move...
According to numerous reports, West Ham are very much in contention to sign the Manchester United man who thrived on loan at the London Stadium last season.
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The Sun recently claimed that the Irons and manager David Moyes could even be boosted by the fact that United could let him go for just £10 million in January as his price tag crumbles by £15 million - with the Red Devils originally demanding around £25 million.
Lingard has even dropped cryptic Instagram posts of him playing for West Ham in a teasing hint surrounding his future, with reporter Jones now sharing what he's heard.
The Latest: Jones shares Lingard update...
According to Jones' information, 'insiders' around West Ham are being 'led to believe' that a swoop for Lingard is now 'back on' and they intend to 'open discussions' as soon as the January window allows.
While other clubs are watching his situation, it is believed that the 28-year-old 'likes the set up' at West Ham and knows he would fit in.
The Verdict: Priority for Moyes...
Lauded as 'absolutely phenomenal' and the 'best player on current form' in the Premier League at one point last season by talkSPORT pundit Adrian Durham, there is little doubting Lingard would greatly strengthen Moyes' options.
Scoring nine goals and assisting four others in 16 league starts over a temporary 2020/2021 West Ham spell last year, Lingard was briefly back in England contention after being left out in the cold at United.
Finding himself in a similar position this year, we believe a swoop for Lingard should still be among the top priorities even despite the need for an emergency centre-half.
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