David Moyes reveals Matheus Nunes and Jesse Lingard offers and comments on Memphis Depay interest with West Ham ‘making lots of offers’
08/12/2022 11:40 AM
David Moyes has candidly revealed why two players decided not to join West Ham this summer, and why three others were allowed to leave. The Hammers have had a productive summer in an effort to capitalise on last season’s heroics where they made a run to the Europa League semi-final final and finished seventh in the Premier League. Moyes has been busy in transfer market but didn’t get all the targets he wantedAFP Five new players have been brought in for an estimated £100million, including striker Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo, defender Nayef Aguerd and stand-out Burnley star Maxwell Cornet. Moyes was planning even more signings, though, in the shape of former loanee Jesse Lingard and Sporting CP midfielder Matheus Nunes. Lingard, who instead left Manchester United for Nottingham Forest, played on loan at the London Stadium in 2021 and was one of the best players in the league during his six-month spell. However, that wasn’t enough to convince him to return to West Ham, as Moyes revealed. “The owners and directors made a great offer for Jesse,” the Scot said. “It was no failing from the club. Jesse was entitled to choose where he wanted to go.” Moyes also commented on a rumoured move for Portugal international Nunes which failed to come to fruition. West Ham made an effort for NunesAFP Lingard turned down West Ham in favour of ForestInstagram / @jesselingard Most read in Football deals Ten Hag wants Rashford stay amid PSG links, Tuchel on Aubameyang, Depay to West Ham NOTEBOOK Newcastle new deal for ace, Leicester headache, trio eye striker, Wolves boost loud Electric Spurs, hostile Hammers and special Anfield - Bent explains best atmospheres NOT ON Jordan slams 'cowards' for abusing Gillingham owner leading to enforced break mistake Man City warned selling Silva would hand Liverpool title race edge cryptic? Christensen still has Chelsea shirt in Instagram profile pic and no Barca posts “We bid for him but the boy chose not to come,” he said. “We are trying to add players that can make us competitive and try and put us near the top of the league. “We want good quality players. We don’t want to fill places for the sake of doing so.” Moyes added his side are still pushing for more players, saying: “We are trying really hard, we have made lots of offers. “If I was going to give an update, I would give it to my club team. I don’t know about Memphis Depay.” Depay could be on his way out of BarcaGetty Images - Getty Discussing departures, he continued: “It was important Arthur [Masuaku] left, we wanted to get him more playing time, the same with [Nikola] Vlasic, we couldn’t guarantee to find a position. “Issa [Diop] felt he was not going to be involved as much so it was best for him as well.” Betting Offers Of The Weekend ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 with Bet365, Get £50 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Bet365: Open account offer. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply 18+ Begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE
