West Ham United want to sign Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, 28, on a permanent deal, but face competition from Arsenal. The England attacking midfielder has been on loan with the Hammers since January.

West Ham will do whatever it takes to sign England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, on a permanent deal from Manchester United this summer.

West Ham will attempt to sign England midfielder Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal this summer, but the Hammers fear Manchester United will demand a high price for the in-form 28-year-old.

West Ham will face competition from Leicester City if they try to make Manchester United's 28-year-old English midfielder Jesse Lingard's move permanent.

West Ham are leading the race to sign Manchester United's Jesse Lingard. Sheffield United and Aston Villa have also been mooted with moves for the playmaker.