Rio Ferdinand Speaks on Man United Star Joining Arsenal This Summer
- Jesse Lingard has seen his career witness a mini-revival since his move to West Ham on loan back in February
- The Man United star has scored eight goals and bagged four assists in just nine appearances for the Hammers
- His hot form has seen a number of clubs including Arsenal register interest in signing the Englishman this summer
- West Ham are also thought to be desperate to make his stay at the London Stadium permanent
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Rio Ferdinand has maintained he does not see Jesse Lingard joining rivals Arsenal this summer despite transfer talks.
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Lingard has widely been linked with a shock switch to Emirates at the end of the season following his bright start to life at London Stadium with West Ham United.
The Hammers landed the Man United star on a loan during the winter transfer window, with the Red Devils choosing to offload him to a club he would be assured of game time.
The English forward has since had a spectacular return to form, scoring eight goals and setting up four other in just nine appearances for West Ham.
Reports suggest the David Moyes-tutored club are now desperate to sign Lingard on a permanent deal from Man United at the end of the season.
However, they will now have to contend with competition from the Gunners who are keen to add some spark upfront.
It is understood the club's representatives have already approached United over a possible deal.
Whereas the Old Trafford dwellers would be open to cashing in on the academy graduate, Ferdinand reckons Emirates cannot be Lingard's next destination.
"Yeah but you know what they [Arsenal fans] wouldn’t have him there. The way he moonwalked off that pitch once, they wouldn’t have it. The fans would rip the place apart. He disrespected the Emirates in a way that hadn’t been seen," Rio said when asked about Arsenal's rumoured interest in Lingard.
"Listen West Ham will have a fight to get him by the way because I think other teams are going to be like: ‘Listen, we want him!’ He’s not going to go to Arsenal over West Ham," the legendary defender added.
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how West Ham loan signing Jesse Lingard has been a revelation since joining the Hammers from Manchester United in January 2021.
The England international has scored eight goals and recorded three assists in just nine games for the Hammers, and has been integral for Moyes’ side’s fight for Champions League football.
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