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Arsenal could hijack West Ham United’s attempt to sign Jesse Lingard permanently

Arsenal could offer stiff competition to West Ham United in the race to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United this summer, The Star reports.

The Gunners were reportedly keen on landing Lingard on loan from the Red Devils in January, but the Red Devils rejected the approach as they were not keen on boosting the top-four prospects of the north London club.

As a result, the 28-year-old was loaned out to the Hammers, who are now right in the mix for the Champions League places. Lingard has played a key part with six goals and four assists in just eight league appearances.