WEST HAM’s Darren Randolph has cast doubt over Jesse Lingard’s Manchester United future after telling the star ‘I’ll be seeing you soon’.
The West Ham goalkeeper spent six months with Lingard last season, after the midfielder joined on loan in January.
The move saw Lingard rejuvenate his career, scoring nine times for the Hammers in 16 games and leading to strong interest in a potential permanent transfer.
But it is believed Lingard, 28, wanted to stay at United while West Ham were unwilling to meet United’s valuation.
The England international, who narrowly missed out on a place in England’s Euro 2020 squad this summer, has since missed the start of the season with coronavirus.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer welcomed Lingard back this summer to help bolster his midfield options.
But still the playmaker has attracted attention away from Old Trafford, including at West Ham and Leicester.
Hammers keeper Randolph appeared to do his best publicly to tempt Lingard back to the London Stadium.
He posted on Instagram: “@JesseLingard I’ll be seeing you soon at Rush Green for training! You know you want to!”
Lingard was forced to watch from home as United opened their Premier League account by thumping Leeds 5-1 at home.
And afterwards, Solskjaer all-but confirmed the player would be returning to United’s side after recovering from Covid-19.
He said: “Don’t forget Jesse Lingard who has re-invented himself and has come back the man that we know he is with the quality.
“He is going to play a big part as well.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
