West Ham are trying again for Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard.
The 29-year-old is due to plead his case to leave with interim manager Ralf Rangnick today after growing increasingly frustrated at being left on the sidelines.
Newcastle United tried to sign the England international last week and have not given up hope but balked at the prospect of meeting United's financial demands which came down to a £2.5million loan fee and a £12m survival bonus.
Lingard has a strong connection with West Ham after his successful loan spell there where he became a huge favourite with fans and has a good relationship with manager David Moyes.