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It is not just social media that is awash with reports regarding Jesse Lingard's impending departure from Manchester United, following recent developments there are now genuine reasons for fans to believe that Lingard will be arriving at their club, but which one?

There has been much speculation as to whether West Ham will be splashing the cash when the January transfer window opens, the recent cash injection the club received following Daniel Kretinsky's purchase of a 27% stake has led many to believe that David Moyes will be going on a January sales shopping spree.

Without wanting to put too much of a dampener on proceedings, the money coming into the club will almost entirely be used to stabilise the club's day to day finances as well as being used to offset the huge loses sustained by the club during the worst of the Covid pandemic.

While most Hammers fans were 'pleased' Declan Rice would miss England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino through a non Covid related virus that he is expected to make a full recovery from in time for Hammers away Premier League game against Wolves, there is growing anxiety regarding Michail Antonio.