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Manchester United 'could use Jesse Lingard as makeweight in bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho' with West Ham struggling to afford England star's £100,000-a-week salary

Manchester United could involve Jesse Lingard in a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to the club this summer, according to reports.

England star Lingard has scored nine goals in 13 Premier League appearances for West Ham since joining on loan in January, and has also provided four assists.

And The Sun claim Borussia Dortmund are keen on the 28-year-old, and add United could use that to their advantage to sign Lingard's international team-mate Sancho from the Bundesliga giants.

Borussia Dortmund star Sancho
Lingard has scored nine goals in 13 top-flight appearances for West Ham
Lingard has impressed on loan at West Ham as David Moyes' men seek European qualification

However, the same outlet adds that Lingard's salary demands of £100,000 per week could prove a stumbling block to any potential deal involving the German outfit.