Newcastle United will compete with West Ham for the January signing of Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard, according to reports.
The England international enjoyed a superb loan spell with the Hammers in the second half of last season, but he has struggled for game time on his return to Old Trafford.
The Sun writes that Newcastle are interested in making a mid-season move for the 28-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
You haven’t had to look far to find Newcastle transfer stories since they were taken over by a Saudi-backed consortium earlier this month to suddenly become one of the richest clubs in world football.
Additionally, he’s unlikely to cost an awful lot given that he’s out of contract in six months’ time – not that price is a big deterrent for Newcastle nowadays.
Either way, it’s a shame to see him warming the bench after showing such impressive form in London.
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