West Ham stance on Jesse Lingard ahead of transfer deadline

West Ham coach Stuart Pearce has made it clear that the club still wants to sign Jesse Lingard, however, admits that it depends on Manchester United's decision. The 28-year-old has impressed with the Hammers in the second half of the last season, with the London club now eager to sign him on a permanent basis. "We would like him to come and join us. That has been an open secret. He was wonderful last year," Pearce told TalkSport. “The ball is in Manchester United’s court. He is contracted to them. We would like him with us, there is no doubt about that. “He’s a special lad and was very good around the players – the players really like him. “His ability shone out last year and gave us a great option in our squad. You never know, but at this moment in time it looks like he is fighting for a place in the United line-up.”

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