West Ham United have been given a massive boost in their pursuit of Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, after the Red Devils reduced their asking price for the England international [Daily Star].
Enjoying a superb loan spell on loan in East London during the second half of the 2020/21 campaign, Lingard registered 14 goal contributions in 19 appearances; nine goals and five assists [Transfermarkt].
Now, he could have a decision to make on his future following recent reports.
Manchester United have reduced his price-tag from £35 million to just £20 million, leaving the door ajar for a return to the London Stadium for the Carrington youth product [Daily Star].
As you can imagine, loads of West Ham United diehards took to Twitter to rejoice at these latest developments.
West Ham United fans react:
Replying to popular West Ham outlet West Ham Transfers, here is what some fans had to say about the reported update:
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“i’ll take him for 20m ngl”
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“Good price imo he performed so good last season and fit in well with the squad”
Credit: @HammerSamss”I think £20m is a bargain if we can get him playing like he did last season for us! That would be unreal!”Credit: @Josephsimon00″If this is true (which it probably isn’t), I’d happily take him back. For our best player in the second half of last season, £20 million would be an absolute bargain. Hopefully we ‘edge closer’ to signing him.”Credit: @andy_gi”Let’s hope so…”Credit: @aidan_in_sw16″Yeah he’s coming”Credit: @Joe_Parker0In other news, West Ham could swoop for a Czech First League star.