Paul Merson claims Jesse Lingard could be the 'X-Factor' Nottingham Forest need for their return to the Premier League.
Lingard became the Reds' 11th signing of the summer when he agreed a one-year deal at the City Ground. The 29-year-old arrives on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Manchester United, putting an end to his 22 year stay at the Red Devils.
Steve Cooper, who is said to have played a big role in luring Lingard to NG2, beat West Ham to sign the England international, despite his loan spell at the London Stadium in the second half of the 2020/21 season.
