Moyes reveals what Solskjaer told him in ‘private’ conversation over 28-year-old Man United ace | OneFootball

David Moyes could not sign Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard at West Ham due to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Speaking in a press conference (h/t Sky Sports) ahead of the match against Manchester United on Sunday, West Ham manager David Moyes spoke about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer making it clear to him that Jesse Lingard was staying at Old Trafford beyond this summer.

The 28-year-old midfielder was on loan at the London Stadium for the second half of last season. His good run of form for the Hammers even saw him return to the fray for the England national team.

He was linked with a return to London this summer and Moyes, a former Manchester United manager himself, was seemingly keen on bringing him in. But as it turned out, Lingard has stayed and is even getting a few minutes for the Red Devils.

Jesse Lingard had a good pre-season with Manchester United. (imago Images)

And the West Ham manager has revealed that Solskjaer made it very clear to him in a private conversation that Lingard was set to stay at Old Trafford.

Where next for Jesse?

When asked about revisiting his interest in Lingard later, Moyes did not explicitly deny that he will stop his pursuit. On the contrary, he sounded hopeful for the situation surrounding the playmaker to change.

Jesse Lingard had an impressive loan spell at West Ham United.

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Lingard isn’t the first name on the team sheet but he does make for a useful squad member with his experience and versatility. The Reds are believed to be in contract talks with him, but if that fails, then perhaps selling Lingard would make sense for the club.