How Nottingham Forest look set to blow West Ham out the water to sign Jesse Lingard

Nottingham Forest have made Jesse Lingard a massive contract offer as they look to sign him on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old is a free agent after leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract.

The forward also has an offer from West Ham but the Reds’ deal is far more lucrative.

Forest’s massive contract offer to Lingard

England v Andorra: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Jesse Lingard of England celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Andorra at Wembley Stadium on September 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Forest have offered Lingard £200,000-per-week, report the Times.

Their offer is £50,000-per-week more than West Ham’s bid.

The former Man United player is now on the verge of signing at the City Ground.

At the start of the week, David Moyes’ team were growing in confidence about getting him.

But he is now expected to join Steve Cooper’s side, who were looking to make a major signing to add to their ten new additions.

They have already managed to sign some interesting names such as Taiwo Awoniyi, Neco Williams, Moussa Niakhaté, Giulian Biancone and Omar Richards.

Meanwhile, they completed the double signing of Huddersfield duo Lewis O’Brien and Harry Toffolo.

Goalkeepers Wayne Hennessey and Dean Henderson have also been added to their squad.

Could Lingard on £200K-per-week cause issues?

👀 “What does Lingard to Forest do for the rest of the squad? He’s on 200k a week!”

🤔 “I can’t imagine many players are over 30 or 40k a week! Will it affect others?”@Ga11Agbon believes Lingard would be suited better at #WHUFC than #NFFC 🌳 pic.twitter.com/BcqBpgaeAz

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