West Ham United have been dealt a devastating blow in their bid to sign Jesse Lingard permanently...
What's the word?
According to The Sun, the 28-year-old midfielder has told parent club Manchester United that he wants to stay at the club this summer following a candid meeting with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Hammers are desperate to sign the 29-cap England international permanently after a very successful half-season loan spell, where his nine goals and five assists saw him go from a forgotten outcast to being back in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad.
Whilst Lingard hasn't completely ruled out a return to the London Stadium, it's claimed that he would like to stay in the northwest.
Huge blow
This will come as a major setback to many in East London.
There have previously been reports suggesting that the £20m-rated midfielder was keen on returning to West Ham this transfer window but these fresh developments add a worrying twist to the saga.
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Following the final game of the season - a win over Southampton that secured a place in the Europa League - Irons boss David Moyes revealed his intentions over Lingard.
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