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title: "West Ham United: Hammers could land Jesse Lingard in Declan Rice swap"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-hammers-could-land-jesse-lingard-in-declan-rice-swap/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-03-01T19:00:42Z"
modified: "2021-03-01T19:00:42Z"
---

# West Ham United: Hammers could land Jesse Lingard in Declan Rice swap

**According to a recent report, West Ham United could be presented the opportunity to sign Jesse Lingard permanently this summer, as the attacking midfielder may be used as a makeweight in a move for Declan Rice.**

The report by [Eurosport](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2020-2021/manchester-united-could-offer-jesse-lingard-to-land-declan-rice-open-to-bids-for-anthony-martial_sto8149148/story.shtml) claims that West Ham originally attempted to include a £15m purchase clause in their loan deal for the Manchester United midfielder in January, but the Red Devils rejected the proposal.

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The report added that, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side allow the sale of Lingard this summer, they would be looking for around £20m to part with the 28-year-old.

However, it is also claimed that Manchester United could attempt to use the [£9m-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/marktwertverlauf/spieler/141660) man as a makeweight in their pursuit of Declan Rice, who would cost ‘at least £50 million’.

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### Transfer Tavern Take

While Lingard has certainly impressed in his short time at West Ham – scoring [three goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109000/Show/Jesse-Lingard) and providing [one assist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109000/Show/Jesse-Lingard) over his five Premier League appearances for David Moyes’ side thus far, as well as being dubbed as “[outstanding](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/transfer-gossip-man-utd-relent-jesse-lingard-permanent-sale-west-ham-barcelona-want-mikel-arteta)” by Paul Merson – whether the east London club would sign the midfielder permanently at the expense of parting with Rice is extremely debatable.

However, with Lingard believed to be [enjoying his time at the London Stadium](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/transfer-gossip-man-utd-relent-jesse-lingard-permanent-sale-west-ham-barcelona-want-mikel-arteta), perhaps the midfielder, along with West Ham, could convince Manchester United to allow a permanent move to the club without the caveat of Rice being involved in any potential deal.

***In other West Ham United news, many fans wanted this Premier League ace after a contract claim – find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-want-tammy-abraham/)!***