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West Ham are ready to rival Newcastle in pursuit of out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, says Hammers' coach Stuart Pearce... but top four chase could count against David Moyes' side bagging his return

West Ham are keen to reunite with Jesse Lingard before Monday's January transfer window deadline, reveals Hammers' assistant manager Stuart Pearce.

Lingard, 29, is into the final six months of his contract with Manchester United and an extension does not appear forthcoming to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford.

The England international impressed on loan at West Ham, joining in the previous January window, as he went on to score nine goals and add five assists in just 16 matches.

Jesse Lingard is down the pecking order at Manchester United and is generating interest

Jesse Lingard is down the pecking order at Manchester United and is generating interest

West Ham coach Stuart Pearce (right) has revealed the London side are keen on him in January

Lingard returned to Manchester United with his reputation enhanced but that did not translate itself into game-time.