West Ham United are reportedly interested in re-signing 30-year-old English international Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.
A report from Daily Mail claims that West Ham United are set to submit an offer for Jesse Lingard. The 30-year-old England international is a free agent after his contract with Nottingham Forest expired.
Jesse Lingard will look to play at a high level in the Premier League, and the opportunity to join West Ham will be an attractive proposition for him. The former Manchester United attacker was on loan at West Ham in the past, and he enjoyed great success at the London club. He could be a useful acquisition for West Ham this season.
The Hammers could certainly use more quality in their attack, and the 30-year-old has the experience to be a useful option for them in the Premier League. He will add goals and creativity to the attack and is versatile enough to operate in a number of attacking roles.
Lingard can lead the line for West Ham, and he can operate as a winger as well. He has the creative output to slot in as a central attacking midfielder as well. Signing a player of his quality and versatility on a free transfer could prove to be a major bargain for West Ham.
The Hammers struggled to score goals last season, and players like Michail Antonio and Gianluca Scamacca were largely underwhelming. Scamacca has now been sold, and West Ham have signed Mohammed Kudus to boost their attacking options. The Ghana international has proven himself with Ajax and his country. He could prove a solid acquisition in the Premier League as well.
The 23-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in England, and he is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three. Lingard could form a solid partnership with Kudus and Jarrod Bowen in the final third.
Signing an experienced Premier League campaigner like Lingard on a free transfer seems a no-brainer, and it would be a no-risk signing as well. West Ham should look to get the deal done. They will be competing in the UEFA Europa League and need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions. Players like Lingard could prove to be value-for-money additions.
