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west ham united Manchester United have turned down the chance to sign a former Manchester United star described as a “top player” by club legend and sporting director Mark Noble, according to highly reliable club insider ExWHUemployee.
The Hammers experienced one of these Premier LeagueThe busiest transfer window of the week was headlined by Lucas Paqueta’s emotional move to Flamengo in a deal worth £36.5m – according to Brazilian transfer records. sky sports.
The midfielder was allowed to fly to Brazil on Wednesday to complete a medical after telling the Hammers earlier this month that he wished to return home.
West Ham reportedly insisted on receiving the full fee within 12 months, but Flamengo negotiated for payments to be made in 24 monthly installments instead.
Two Premier League clubs, Including Tottenham Hotspurexpressed interest, but Paqueta’s heart remains determined to rejoin his boyhood club, where he signed a five-year contract.
Flamengo team from now on Announce This “historic move” brings to an end one of the window’s longest saga.
On the upcoming front this week, Nuno Espírito Santo The team moved quickly to strengthen a squad facing relegation, signing former Wolves winger Adama Traore from Fulham for an initial fee of £1 million, later raised to £2 million.
The Spain international reunites with his former manager on a contract until the end of the season, with the option to extend for a further year if he impresses.
Traore’s arrival brings another dimension to the east Londoners’ side and although he hasn’t really hit the headlines since starring at Molineux under Nuno, the 30-year-old did impress with his performances at Craven Cottage last season.
Reports suggest West Ham could make more moves ahead of Monday’s deadline Nuno is still in the market for a centre-back.
While strengthening the Portuguese backline is undoubtedly necessary given how fragile West Ham’s defense has been all season, that hasn’t stopped more attackers being offered to Nuno.
One of them is a former star, according to Ex Jesse Lingard.
West Ham United turn down chance to re-sign Jesse Lingard on free contract
The 33-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a return to West Ham United since his impressive loan spell in 2020/2021, when he scored nine goals and five assists in just 16 league appearances under David Moyes.
The Manchester United academy graduate has not played for any club since ending his contract with FC Seoul last December, although he has impressed with 19 goals and 10 assists in 67 games for the Korean side.
Now, according to Former WHU employeeThe most reliable Irons source is that West Ham actually turned down the chance to bring Lingard back to Rush Green.
A West Ham spokesman also told the insider that Lingard had been rejected by several clubs, not just them.
“With a number of West Ham midfielders leaving in this window, I asked the question: could we see former player Jesse Lingard return to the club,” Akers said via his Patreon.
Lingard was free to play after his time in South Korea and posted on social media about some 1-1 training in Essex.
“I asked if there was any chance of a short-term contract with incentives. The club gave me the following reply: “We have already rejected him, as have many clubs. Going from Korea to PL is a huge leap.”
“Now things can always change, especially if his contract expires and we don’t sign any other players as he can still sign after the deadline (next Monday). But it doesn’t look like he’s on our immediate target list.”
The former England international is now entering his twilight years and certainly shouldn’t be a priority for West Ham, even if Noble sees Lingard as “top player top player‘His attitude was very good while he was there.
“To be honest, I know Jesse is a good player because I used to watch him play for Manchester United and England. I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but when you train with a player, you realize how good you are,” Noble said in 2021.
“He’s a top player, to be honest, but he’s surprised me as a person. He gets on well with the lads, is fun, wants to win and he’s a great addition to the club.”
Instead, their search for a new defender needs to take center stage and it would be a big surprise if the club didn’t at least try to bring in one.
