The English Premier League transfer window is closing in and all soccer teams are working around the clock to get a deal done before it’s too late, and Manchester United aren’t the exception to that rule.
But instead of bringing in more reinforcements, it seems like the Red Devils could actually lose some firepower, as recent reports claim that Jesse Lingard is ready to leave the club unless he’s promised more playing time.
“Jesse Lingard will look to leave Manchester United before the transfer window closes unless he believes he is going to play regularly in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team this season. Lingard, the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, was one of United’s best players in pre-season, scoring against QPR and impressing against Derby County,” reported The Times. “The England international wants to play regularly, and the 28-year-old does not think that he can do that in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team,” adds HITC.
Report: Jesse Lingard To Leave Manchester United, 2 EPL Teams Are Interested
So, with United having a bit of a logjam up front and Lingard falling behind in Solskjaer’s pecking order, there are a couple of EPL clubs that are interested in bringing in the versatile playmaker.
Everton
Everton gave newly-appointed boss Rafa Benítez a green light to spend and bring in some reinforcements to compete with the top-notch clubs in the EPL. Lingard can play behind the striker or as a winger and that kind of versatility would grant him plenty of minutes with the Toffees.
West Ham
West Ham United, on the other hand, would be a more realistic scenario though, as he spent the second half of last season there and scored 9 goals with 4 assists in 16 caps for The Hammers. However, HITC reports that they’re unlikely to meet Manchester United’s£25 million fee for his services.