Manchester United talks with West Ham over Jesse Lingard reach impasse

Manchester United halted talks with West Ham over a deal for Jesse Lingard on Thursday night.

Negotiations were at an advanced stage with United asking for a £1.5m loan fee plus Lingard’s £80,000 a week wages for the rest of the season.

However, discussions are understood to have become strained and United on Thursday night took the step of notifying other clubs that Lingard was still available.

Jesse Lingard’s potential move on loan to West Ham was at an advanced stage but is in doubt

While a deal between the clubs is not totally off the table, insiders say it could prove difficult to resolve.

Newcastle United could now emerge as favourites for the 28-year-old who has only made three appearances this season. 

West Brom were also in the running but have made headway on other targets. 

Lingard’s preference is the move to London Stadium but it remains to be seen whether the differences can be overcome. 

Lingard (centre) has struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season

David Moyes wants to bring in Lingard but the deal is now in doubt with talks breaking down

There is room on West Ham’s books for Lingard as their second domestic loan space is available again having agreed to sign Said Benrahma permanently for £25m.

Craig Dawson is the other loanee but Lingard could in theory become the second. 

Moyes, who knows the 24-cap England midfielder from his time at Old Trafford, believes he can rejuvenate the 28-year-old’s form. 

He is well out of the reckoning at United and wants exposure to first team football in the second half of the season.  

Steve Bruce’s Newcastle could now emerge as frontrunners for Lingard on loan