In a recent report, Transfermarketweb.com mentioned that West Ham United are serious contenders for Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard this summer. It is believed that the Hammers want to get the English talent on board before the transfer window closes on August 31st.
Lingard’s Exceptional Loan Spell At East London Recently
Lingard had a memorable loan spell at the London Stadium last season after he put in a run of influential displays as a key asset in David Moyes’ first XI. The 29-time England international banged in nine goals and grabbed five assists in 16 appearances in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The 28-year-old proved his worth as a valuable contributor in the final third as he averaged 2.6 shots, 1.1 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 Premier League season. He can even distribute the ball with conviction based on his pass completion rate of 83.6% in the English top tier (stats via whoscored).
Lingard has got less than a year left to run in his contract at the Theatre of Dreams, so Man United would have no choice but to cash in on him this month or else risk losing him on a free transfer at the end of this campaign. Hence, West Ham are in a strong position to re-sign him during this summer transfer period.
Is Lingard The Right Choice For The Hammers?
Lingard is a moderately-paced dribbler who can make some intelligent runs with the ball in the final third. He does not give away the ball cheaply and can engineer a few excellent chances for his teammates up top. The ex-Leicester City player is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also fill in as a wide player on either flank if required.
The English attacker proved his worth as a regular goal-scorer for the Hammers from midfield last season. Hence, he will be a brilliant choice for the London outfit to consider before the transfer window slams shut at the end of this month.
At 28, the Warrington-born sensation is enjoying the prime years of his playing career, so West Ham can expect to get the best out of him over the next few seasons. Moyes has already shown that he can turn Lingard into a prolific goal-scoring attacker during the player’s six-month loan spell at the London Stadium recently. Therefore, we can expect Lingard to continue to excel at the London Stadium if the Hammers end up acquiring his services this month.
