"There's definitely a feeling..." - Transfer insider now drops big West Ham claim on 56-goal ace

West Ham target Jesse Lingard could be on the verge of finally sealing a return to the London Stadium, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Following months of speculation over his next club, the England international is set to make a decision on his future in the coming days, with the Hammers seemingly in the driving seat.

According to the Evening Standard, West Ham believe they are in ‘pole position’ to land the 29-year-old, who’s a free agent after his contract expired at Manchester United last month.

Since his deal at Old Trafford ran out, Lingard has been weighing up his options and even travelled to America to consider offers from the MLS, although The Athletic’s David Ornstein quickly ruled out a move Stateside.

But Lingard is also ‘considering’ a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, which would see him paid around £10m per year, while three Premier League clubs are also interested in signing him.

The Athletic state that Lingard will have made his mind up by no later than Friday and Jones reckons there’s a “feeling” that he will end up re-signing for West Ham.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Lingard had such a positive impact on the place last time around that there’s a certain expectation that if he heads back again, there will be more positive vibes that reinvigorate this squad.

“It’s a really exciting idea to have Lingard coming back, and there’s definitely a feeling he’s choosing them.”

As Jones alluded to, Lingard will make a huge difference in the dressing room, with his positive attitude going some way to helping the club qualify for the Europa League back in 2020-2021.

But Lingard is also a capable footballer on the pitch at Premier League level, scoring 29 goals and laying on 17 assists in the top-flight, with