According to West Ham Way, a friendly match was held behind closed doors during the ongoing international break. West Ham United played Ipswich Town in a friendly held at the Rush Green Stadium. The match dropped major hints towards the Hammers’ potential transfer activity in the coming days.
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West Ham Played a Friendly Behind Closed Doors Against Ipswich Town
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The Hammers played out a draw against Championship side Ipswich in a friendly according to reports. The match finished 1-1 with Aaron Cresswell giving the Londoners the lead before the lower league side equalised late on.
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The majority of the regular first-team players were not involved in the game as some of them were away on international duty and others were given a rest by the club. However, some first-team players including Lukas Fabianski, Angelo Ogbonna, Thilo Kehrer and Danny Ings played a part in order to build match fitness.
Amidst all this there was a surprise 75-minute appearance of a player which hints towards a possible transfer in the coming days.
Jesse Lingard Played Major Chunk of the Game for the Hammers- A Potential Return on the Cards
The England international has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. According to reports, the 30-year-old has been training with the Premier League club since early August. In the latest development, Lingard reportedly played almost 75 minutes for the Irons in their recent closed-door friendly game.
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This is a major indication that the club is seriously considering giving the “charismatic star” a contract. Reports reveal that the player showed good glimpses during his time on the pitch but a lack of fitness is an issue. A short-term contract could be on the cards for the former Manchester United man depending on how his fitness level improves.
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