Manchester United are reported to have slapped a huge new asking price on Jesse Lingard amid reports West Ham have made contact over his potential signing.
Indeed, they have amped up their hunt to bring him back to the club perpetually. That’s after reports on Tuesday alleged the three-year extension newly-penned by Moyes is playing a key role in Lingard’s current thinking.
The midfielder can see vitality in the east end of London, as West Ham prepares for European football next season.
Also, having recaptured his best form, Lingard knows it’s a move that would suit his game. As such, he has held talks with United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his future.
However, according to The Athletic, United officials have responded by slapping a £30million price tag on Lingard. And that fee seems far higher than West Ham were anticipating and emerges too steep for Moyes’ side.
Hope though remains for the Hammers as talks will continue at finding common ground. West Ham was reportedly expecting to pay around the £20m mark for the midfielder. Furthermore, with Lingard now in the final year of his contract, United are not in a strong position to seek a high fee.
However, it does claim, with a long list of suitors, West Ham will be aware of overtaken by another club for Lingard.