Arsenal to Make Record-Breaking Move for West Ham Star Jesse Lingard

Arsenal are set to make a move for West Ham‘s star midfielder Jesse Lingard, with reports suggesting that they have made a £100m bid for the England international. The fee would be a record signing for the Gunners, and could see them return to the upper echelons of European football.

Lingard has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, with four goals and two assists in just twelve games since joining West Ham from Manchester United. His impressive displays have also seen him called up to Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, further demonstrating his quality.

David Moyes has reportedly made it clear that any team wanting to take Lingard away from West Ham will have to pay a hefty fee for his services. However, it appears as though Arsenal’s first offer is expected to fall well below that asking price. Football Insider reports that their initial bid is likely to be around £15m lower than what West Ham are expecting.

If successful, then Arsenal’s acquisition of Lingard could signal their intent in returning to competing at the highest levels of European football in the near future. The Gunners currently sit ninth in the league standings after a tumultuous season under Mikel Arteta and are looking for ways to improve their squad ahead of next term.

Given his experience and ability, Lingard could prove to be an invaluable asset should he switch clubs this summer. He has already established himself as one of England’s best attacking midfielders and his arrival could help Arsenal bridge the gap between themselves and Europe’s elite clubs once again.

The proposed transfer would certainly represent a new era at Arsenal if successful, with many fans believing it could be the start of something special at Emirates Stadium over the coming years. Of course, all eyes will now be on Moyes and co as they decide whether or not they are willing to let go off one their most prized assets this summer given Arsenal’s low ball offer