Moyes now closing in on fourth West Ham summer signing, just imagine him & Broja - opinion

One of the long-running transfer sagas of the summer so far appears to be nearing a resolution, amid reports that West Ham United are growing in confidence regarding a deal to sign free agent, Jesse Lingard.

According to the Evening Standard, the Hammers are said to have ‘increased optimism’ that the 29-year-old will make a return to the London Stadium, with manager David Moyes said to be ‘desperate’ to secure his services, following his recent departure from Manchester United.

The report suggests that the England international is set to make a decision regarding his future this week, as he weighs up offers from abroad, including from MLS clubs, and also within the Premier League, notably the east London outfit and Newcastle United – whom he came close to joining in January.

The piece goes on to outline that the Irons believe themselves to be in ‘pole position’ as they move ever closer to getting a deal done, albeit with the 32-cap gem said to be ‘seriously considering’ a reported £10m-per-year offer from Saudi Arabia.

Although there may still be a hurdle or two to overcome, it would appear that Lingard is edging closer to a reunion with Moyes, with it looking as if the Warrington-born playmaker is set to be the club’s fourth summer signing – with a deal for Lille’s Amadou Onana also in the works, as per the report.

Landing the £80k-per-week menace would be a notable coup for GSB such was his impact during his previous, six-month loan spell at the club, with the versatile midfielder registering nine goals and five assists in just 16 top-flight appearances.

A return to Old Trafford last summer off the back of that stunning revival ultimately backfired as he was restricted to just two league starts all season for his