beIN Sports presenter Richard Keys has slammed Jesse Lingard's decision to join Nottingham Forest and turn down a return to West Ham United.
The England international signed a one-year deal to become the Reds' 11th signing of the summer this week. He joined on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Manchester United and is said to have rejected the chance to join West Ham.
Previous reports suggested the 29-year-old was close to a return to the London Stadium after a successful loan there in 2021. Lingard scored nine goals and grabbed five assists for the Hammers, but opted to join Steve Cooper's side instead, reportedly on wages nearing £200,000 a week.
