Paul Merson expects Jesse Lingard to be a hit at West Ham after completing a loan move from Manchester United.
Paul Merson has claimed that West Ham got themselves a ‘steal’ with a loan move for Jesse Lingard.
The 28-year-old came through the ranks with the Red Devils and made his senior debut back in the 2014/15 season. He has been a regular first-teamer from the 2015/16 season onwards for the Red Devils.
In that time, Lingard has made over 200 appearances for United and scored 33 times.
However, the midfielder has fallen down the pecking order this term. He is yet to make a Premier League appearance this campaign.
Speaking on Sky Sports, as cited by The Metro, Merson suggested that Lingard will prove to make an impact at the Olympic stadium.
“I do like the Jesse Lingard signing at West Ham. I watched them yesterday and they looked a bit lost, I feel they just needed that burst.”
“He’s played for the biggest club in the world. So if he can rediscover his form, I feel he could be the one where other teams are scratching their head thinking, “why didn’t we sign Lingard?”
“David Moyes has brought younger players in who are full of energy and he’s got them playing his style of football. I was disappointed in them against Liverpool and I expected more from them but he’s still getting his team together.”
“Lingard’s still a good player and has been training well at United. West Ham could have a diamond there.”
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