Manchester United make final decision on attacking midfielder's future - Reports

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made a final decision regarding the future of attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, who has had a career renaissance at West Ham. Solskjaer is looking to sell Lingard to any suitable buyer, as per a report in The Athletic (via Express).

Jesse Lingard struggled with form and confidence whilst at Manchester United. Since joining West Ham on loan in January, the 28-year-old has had a revival and is now regarded as one of the Hammers' main man.

But that has apparently not been enough for a second chance at Manchester United.

Solskjaer's March comments are bad news for Lingard and his long-term Man Utd future #mufc #ManUtd https://t.co/h3OHWau40F

— Man Utd Latest (@ManUtdLatestCom) May 14, 2021

Manchester United looking to sell Lingard when the stocks are high

The recent upturn in form at West Ham has seen Jesse Lingard's stock rise. Manchester United are looking to take advantage of Lingard's recent good form, which has increased the 28-year-old's value in the transfer market.

The Red Devils believe this might be the final chance for the club to cash in on Lingard.

Jesse Lingard has found his form at the London Stadium. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Manchester United are due for a massive summer this time around. They are rumored to be heading for a squad overhaul, with fringe players set to lose their places in the team.

Manchester United are looking to spend big on the likes of Jadon Sancho and Harry Kane. The Red Devils hope to use Lingard's recent good form as a bargaining chip to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. According to The Sun, Dortmund are huge admirers of Lingard's time at West Ham and this is one chance United don't want to let go of.

Solskjaer wants to sign another striker this summer. #mufc has a long-standing interest in Harry Kane who is expected to push to leave Tottenham after this season. Lingard could be a useful bargaining chip to throw into the deal to reduce any fee #mufcjournal[@RoshaneSport]

— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 17, 2021

Jesse Lingard has scored 9 and assisted a further 3 goals in 14 league appearances for West Ham. The resurgence saw Lingard win the Premier League Player of the Month as well as Goal of the Month for April.