Nottingham Forest have joined the interest for released Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard.

A return to West Ham United remains an option for Lingard.

West Ham tried to bring Lingard back last summer as well as in January but could not strike a deal with United.

However, the east Londoners are now facing competition from newly promoted Forest who are keen to bring Lingard to the City Ground.

There are fears at the London Stadium that Forest may be offering a bigger wage than the Hammers are willing to, though they are able to offer European football next season, says The Sun.

He is thought to be holding out for a contract in the region of £180,000 a week.