The English Premier League transfer window is closing in and all soccer teams are working around the clock to get a deal done before itâs too late, and Manchester United arenât 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 heâs promised more playing time.
âJesse Lingard will look to leave Manchester United before the transfer window closes unless he believes he is going to play regularly in Ole Gunnar Solskjaerâs team this season. Lingard, the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, was one of Unitedâs best players in pre-season, scoring against QPR and impressing against Derby County,â reported The Times. âThe England international wants to play regularly, and the 28-year-old does not think that he can do that in Ole Gunnar Solskjaerâs team,â 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 Solskjaerâs pecking order, there are a couple of EPL clubs that are interested in bringing in the versatile playmaker.
Everton
Lingard vs Everton. (Getty)
Everton gave newly-appointed boss Rafa BenĂtez 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
Lingard vs West Ham. (Getty)
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 theyâre unlikely to meet Manchester UnitedâsÂŁ25 million fee for his services.
