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Manchester United could be dealt a blow by Real Madrid if the LaLiga side are able to sell playmaker Isco to West Hambefore the Red Devils can negotiate an exit for Jesse Lingard. The Hammers are reportedly understood to be interested in signing Isco despite trying to re-sign former loanee Lingard in the summer.
Man Utd could reportedly miss out on a Jesse Lingard transfer fee (Image: GETTY)
Lingard, who scored an incredible late winner against West Ham in September, will be able to leave for free in the summer with United receiving no fee for the midfielder.
Selling him in January would at least guarantee some sort of cash which would go a long way to helping new interim head coach Ralf Rangnick start the club’s rebuilding process.
However, United could reportedly be pipped to selling Lingard to West Ham by Real Madrid, who are apparently keen to sell outcast Isco.
According to 90min, Los Blancos will accept a suitable offer for Spain international in the January transfer window.
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The Sunday People reported in November that West Ham hold an interest in the midfielder, who has featured just seven times under Carlo Ancelotti this season.
The 29-year-old has been limited to just 11 minutes of football since September.
He would bring vast experience to the West Ham side, though, having played 343 times for Real since joining in 2013.
Isco has also won four Champions Leagues, two La Ligas and 38 caps for Spain.
It means that West Ham will not be spoiled for choice in the transfer market, with Lingard’s situation being closely monitored by the East Londoners.