The digital media outlet revealed on their website on September 25 that there is still work to be done before Lingard completes his move to the team managed by Steven Gerrard, with the club refusing to meet his £7 million pay demands.
According to reports, Al-Ettifaq’s budget for Lingard’s potential deal is closer to £4.35 million, resulting in a debate over the terms on offer.
While it is still believed that Gerrard wants to add the former England international to his squad, and Lingard wants to move to Saudi Arabia, there is a chance that this transaction will not go through.
This would make West Ham fans happy, who have grown tired of Lingard’s antics. He had been training at Rush Green for almost a month in the hopes of landing a contract and increasing his condition, but it appears that the Saudi option was always his preferred option.
West Ham had reportedly paid for Lingard’s housing, transportation, and meals, as well as facilities for him to continue his fitness regimen [Sean Whetstone,
