Declan Rice has aired his desire for West Ham to thrash out a deal with Manchester United that will allow “ridiculously top player” Jesse Lingard to remain at the London Stadium beyond the end of an initial loan agreement.
Lingard has been reborn since swapping a testing battle for minutes at Old Trafford for regular game time under David Moyes.
The talented 28-year-old midfielder has rediscovered his spark, having faced questions of his value with the Red Devils, and Rice would like to see a deal done for his fellow England international that benefits all parties.