Lingard could be the boost that West Ham need once again to reach the heights that David Moyes is aiming for, which is exactly why United may not sanction a deal.
United are struggling despite being tipped as one of the favourites for the title at the start of the season, and with their top-four hopes already looking bleak, strengthening any rivals could make their task even harder.
Of course, West Ham still aren’t favourites to secure a Champions League place, but with the way that Moyes’ men are performing, their potential this season simply cannot be underestimated.
Contract talks have stalled with United making Lingard’s exit inevitable, and it is understood that he would favour a loan move until the end of the season within the Premier League before then signing a long-term deal on a free transfer in the summer.
