With West Ham, Lingard was about to sign a contract. The adaptable forward was given three weeks of trial time with the East Londoners by David Moyes, but no contract has been offered.
For the former England player at Forest, things didn’t exactly go as planned. Because of the limited preseason he had, he started the season quite rusty.
Lingard was just getting started at the time that World Cup football came to an end. As the Reds upset Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, he scored and claimed an assist, and things appeared to be looking better.
However, taking a break for the World Cup did him no favors. He came back with the intention of continuing where he left off, but a few injuries in the second half of the season prevented him from doing so.
He left the Reds having made 20 appearances for the club. During his time on Trentside, he scored two goals and claimed two assists but didn’t win a new contract.
Lingard training with Al Ettifaq after Forest exit
The Saudi Pro League has started off well for Gerrard’s club. With five victories and a draw from their first seven games, they are currently fourth in the league rankings.
At this time, it’s not believed that a deal for Lingard is imminent. The person who played for Forest last year must first demonstrate his abilities in training, and he will be hoping for good news.
His potential signing by West Ham was progressing. Thought to have impressed Moyes, he is now trying to land a deal in Saudi Arabia because no contract offer has been made.
