This archive report was first published on 18 September 2021.
West Ham United manager David Moyes has revealed that Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to keep England midfielder Jesse Lingard at Old Trafford. This decision was made clear to Moyes early in the transfer window, making it unlikely that Lingard would return to the East London club on a permanent deal.
Lingard had a successful loan spell at West Ham last season, scoring nine goals in 16 appearances. The 28-year-old was linked with a return to the club this season, but it appears that Solskjaer had other plans.
"Ole made it quite clear to me early in the transfer window that he wanted to keep him (Lingard)," Moyes said on Friday. "So I knew pretty early that he would be staying at Manchester United."
Manchester United, who are currently leading the Premier League table, will face West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday.
