Jesse Lingard agrees free transfer to Nottingham Forest on massive £150K A WEEK as Prem new-boys get former Man Utd star

JESSE LINGARD has agreed a massive deal to join Nottingham Forest on a free transfer – with the club smashing their current wage structure. The ex-Manchester United midfielder has committed to a one-year contract at the City Ground. Lingard tweeted: “Ready for my new chapter. Let’s go baby.” The England international held talks with West […]

JESSE LINGARD has agreed a massive deal to join Nottingham Forest on a free transfer – with the club smashing their current wage structure.

The ex-Manchester United midfielder has committed to a one-year contract at the City Ground.

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Lingard tweeted: “Ready for my new chapter. Let’s go baby.”

The England international held talks with West Ham but the England star has opted for a move to the Premier League new boys, who offered bigger wages than David Moyes’ Hammers.

It is believed the 29-year-old has already undergone a medical ahead of putting pen to paper with Steve Cooper’s men.

Lingard is understood to be getting up to £150,000 a week with a weekly base salary of £115,000 and performance related add-ons part of his deal.

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Forest will hand Lingard almost TRIPLE their next highest earner, with Steve Cook on £35,000 a week, according to Capology.

Lingard left United after more than 20 years of service at Old Trafford, coming through the youth ranks to the first team.

But the 32-capped Three Lions ace fell out of favour with the Red Devils and had a spell on loan with West Ham during the 2020-21 season.

Lingard enjoyed a successful time in east London, scoring nine goals in 16 Prem starts.

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He returned to United aiming for a fresh start under ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but he only played 22 times last season, four of which were starts.

West Ham could now turn their attention to other targets and are believed to be close to finalising a £30million deal for Chelsea forward Armando Broja.

The Hammers are also said to be ‘confident’ about securing Lille midfielder Amadou Onana.

Meanwhile, Forest are set to continue their summer of spending by splashing out on Real Betis star Alex Moreno.