Jesse Lingard is in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest as the Premier League new boys look to beat West Ham in the race for the midfielder.
Lingard left his boyhood club Manchester United in the summer and is free to pick his next destination - which many believed would be the Hammers. The England international enjoyed a renaissance whilst on loan at the London Stadium the season before last.
His impact left a lasting impression on those at West Ham, but his performances were not enough to warrant him more game time in Manchester. But now it's Forest in pole position to secure his signature as discussions continue.
