Jesse Lingard transfer news: West Ham odds SLASHED overnight with player 'ready to sign', Everton and Tottenham trail

WEST HAM are edging closer to the signing of England international Jesse Lingard.

That's according to Betfair, who've SLASHED odds on Lingard returning to the London Stadium on a permanent deal this summer.

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The 29-year-old was available at 6/4 to join West Ham having been released by Manchester United when his contract expired.

But his price has come crashing into 4/7 after a frenzy of activity in the betting markets overnight.

Lingard scored nine goals and provided five assists in 16 appearances during his loan spell at West Ham.

And manager David Moyes is understandably eager to secure his signature ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

The Hammers are looking to improve on last year's seventh–placed finish, and have European football to look forward to.

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Betfair odds

West Ham – 4/7 – ~~Was 6/4~~
Everton – 7/2
Newcastle – 17/2
Tottenham – 16/1
Brighton – 25/1
Roma – 33/1
Leicester – 33/1
Sevilla – 50/1
AC Milan – 50/1
Aston Villa – 50/1

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The Daily Mail claim Lingard is ready to decline all other offers and is 'ready to sign' for West Ham.

One of those offers is believed to have been from Everton, who are second-favourites at 7/2.

Frank Lampard shortlisted Lingard as a target to replace Richarlison, who joined Tottenham for £60million last week.

Newcastle are next at 17/2, ahead of Antonio Conte's Tottenham at 16/1.

The Telegraph had claimed that Spurs were considering an approach to bolster their attacking options and boost their homegrown contingent.

Brighton are offered at 25/1, ahead of Roma and Leicester, who share odds of 33/1.

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