Barcelona want to sign Manchester United attacker

Barcelona are keen on signing Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard on loan during the January transfer window.

The England international has played less than 100 minutes of Premier League football this term, and he is assessing his options.

West Ham United plan to make a move to sign him in January, but the Red Devils are expected to reject their proposal.

The Hammers are viewed as potential top-four rivals, and United prefer to offload Lingard to an overseas club in January.

With his contract expiring next summer, a loan deal could be an option. Barcelona are reportedly interested in him.

According to Mundo Deportivo, he is viewed as a low-cost target that could bolster their attack for the back end of the season.

The club are willing to hand him a permanent deal thereafter if he makes a good impression during his temporary stint.

Lingard has yet to make a decision over his future, but it has been claimed that he has the preference to move to Serie A.