Paper Talk: Man Utd strike fear into West Ham by moving goalposts over Lingard deal; Shady Guardiola has Haaland plan Manchester United could cause West Ham a Jesse Lingard problem, while Pep Guardiola’s transfer truth is revealed – both in all the latest Paper Talk. MAN UTD MOVE GOALPOSTS FOR LINGARD Manchester United could increase Jesse Lingard’s valuation by almost double following his excellent West Ham form, a report claims. Lingard’s resurgence in east London has proved one of the feel-good stories of the Premier League season. The 28-year-old, who had become frozen out at United, left on loan in January. As such, he has come back into the top flight with a bang, scoring five goals and assisting three others in seven games. However, he also reclaimed his place in the England squad last month and is firmly in the hunt for a spot at Euro 2020. Amid his rise in form, though, The Sun on Sunday claims that United are ready to ’cause a problem’ for West Ham over their plans to sign him on a permanent deal. The Hammers did not negotiate a purchase option in the deal, which could come at a cost. Indeed, United were willing to sell Lingard for £20million when he signed up to his loan spell. Now, they rate his fee far higher and it could reach £40million. The newspaper adds that such a price could prove too much for West Ham amid the cost of the pandemic. MOYES EASY OVER LINGARD DEAL Hammers boss David Moyes told a press conference (via the Mail on Sunday): “We were just avoiding relegation last year when we signed Tomas [Soucek]. We brought him in to help us avoid relegation. And Declan Rice was playing in that relegation team. “And I’m also asked about keeping Jesse Lingard when we brought him to give him some games. So, to suddenly turn around and say we need to make the Champions League to keep them. “Well, I think all those boys would be saying a massive thank you to West Ham for actually helping them get their careers back on track and putting them in the right direction. “If we make the Champions League, I don’t see that has to be the reason that we can keep them.” Lingard is in a scrap with the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Mason Mount for a role with England this summer. Give our social media channels a follow – we’re on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram AND THE REST FROM PAPER TALK Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has admitted that the club may not be able to keep Erling Haaland this summer. (Goal) But despite Pep Guardiola ruling out a raid for the striker, he remains Manchester City’s top target. Indeed, he has overtaken Barcelona’s Lionel Messi on that list. (Sunday Mirror) Haaland is believed to want to move to Real Madrid. However, Madrid will wait for the Norwegian to make the first move. (AS) Manchester United will offer midfielder Juan Mata a new one-year deal this summer. (Daily Star Sunday) However, the club’s owners want goalkeeper David de Gea gone to trim their wage bill. As such, Dean Henderson will become United’s number one stopper. (Sunday Mirror) SOLSKJAER SHUTS DOWN AGUERO TALK Meanwhile, Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shut down a potential raid for Sergio Aguero. (Sunday Mirror) Solskjaer has also revealed that Donny van de Beek has returned to Manchester with a spring in his step following the international break. (Sunday Mirror) However, Crystal Palace striker Michy Batshuayi has been urged to be more careful by manager Roy Hodgson after hitting out at his lack of game time while away with Belgium. (Sunday Mirror) NEWCASTLE PUT ONUS ON PLAYERS Newcastle bosses have put the impetus back on the players to avoid relegation after refusing to sack boss Steve Bruce. (Mail on Sunday) Jetro Willems and Andros Townsend could return to St James’ Park this summer. (Newcastle Chronicle) Atletico Madrid are showing interest in a deal for struggling Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. (Sky Sports) WOLVES EYE SHEFF UTD RAID Wolves are looking at a move for Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie. (Sun on Sunday) Arsenal are in the frame to sign Glen Kamara, who would be rejoining the north London club. (Give Me Sport) But the Gunners could sell Bukayo Saka in order to fund a permanent move for Martin Odegaard. (Sunday Times) The post Paper Talk: Man Utd strike fear into West Ham by moving goalposts over Lingard deal; Shady Guardiola has Haaland plan appeared first on TEAMtalk.

Manchester United could cause West Ham a Jesse Lingard problem, while Pep Guardiola’s transfer truth is revealed – both in all the latest Paper Talk.

MAN UTD MOVE GOALPOSTS FOR LINGARD

Manchester United could increase Jesse Lingard’s valuation by almost double following his excellent West Ham form, a report claims.

Lingard’s resurgence in east London has proved one of the feel-good stories of the Premier League season. The 28-year-old, who had become frozen out at United, left on loan in January. As such, he has come back into the top flight with a bang, scoring five goals and assisting three others in seven games.

However, he also reclaimed his place in the England squad last month and is firmly in the hunt for a spot at Euro 2020.

Amid his rise in form, though, The Sun on Sunday claims that United are ready to ’cause a problem’ for West Ham over their plans to sign him on a permanent deal.

The Hammers did not negotiate a purchase option in the deal, which could come at a cost.

Indeed, United were willing to sell Lingard for £20million when he signed up to his loan spell. Now, they rate his fee far higher and it could reach £40million.

The newspaper adds that such a price could prove too much for West Ham amid the cost of the pandemic.

MOYES EASY OVER LINGARD DEAL

Hammers boss David Moyes told a press conference (via the Mail on Sunday): “We were just avoiding relegation last year when we signed Tomas [Soucek]. We brought him in to help us avoid relegation. And Declan Rice was playing in that relegation team.

“And I’m also asked about keeping Jesse Lingard when we brought him to give him some games. So, to suddenly turn around and say we need to make the Champions League to keep them.

“Well, I think all those boys would be saying a massive thank you to West Ham for actually helping them get their careers back on track and putting them in the right direction.

“If we make the Champions League, I don’t see that has to be the reason that we can keep them.”

Lingard is in a scrap with the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Mason Mount for a role with England this summer.

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Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has admitted that the club may not be able to keep Erling Haaland this summer. (Goal)

But despite Pep Guardiola ruling out a raid for the striker, he remains Manchester City’s top target. Indeed, he has overtaken Barcelona’s Lionel Messi on that list. (Sunday Mirror)

Haaland is believed to want to move to Real Madrid. However, Madrid will wait for the Norwegian to make the first move. (AS)

Manchester United will offer midfielder Juan Mata a new one-year deal this summer. (Daily Star Sunday)

However, the club’s owners want goalkeeper David de Gea gone to trim their wage bill. As such, Dean Henderson will become United’s number one stopper. (Sunday Mirror)

SOLSKJAER SHUTS DOWN AGUERO TALK

Meanwhile, Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shut down a potential raid for Sergio Aguero. (Sunday Mirror)

Solskjaer has also revealed that Donny van de Beek has returned to Manchester with a spring in his step following the international break. (Sunday Mirror)

However, Crystal Palace striker Michy Batshuayi has been urged to be more careful by manager Roy Hodgson after hitting out at his lack of game time while away with Belgium. (Sunday Mirror)

NEWCASTLE PUT ONUS ON PLAYERS

Newcastle bosses have put the impetus back on the players to avoid relegation after refusing to sack boss Steve Bruce. (Mail on Sunday)

Jetro Willems and Andros Townsend could return to St James’ Park this summer. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Atletico Madrid are showing interest in a deal for struggling Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. (Sky Sports)

WOLVES EYE SHEFF UTD RAID

Wolves are looking at a move for Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie. (Sun on Sunday)

Arsenal are in the frame to sign Glen Kamara, who would be rejoining the north London club. (Give Me Sport)

But the Gunners could sell Bukayo Saka in order to fund a permanent move for Martin Odegaard. (Sunday Times)

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