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Jesse Lingard hits back at claims he joined Nottingham Forest for the money and says his move was down to 'love' shown by the owners... after Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville both criticised his decision to join the club Jesse Lingard has hit back at claims he moved to Nottingham Forest for money The 29-year-old says it was down to the love shown by the clubs owners Lingard states he turned down offers from abroad that were offering more cash The midfielder has been heavily criticised by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher

By Ash Rose For Mailonline

Published: 14:22 BST, 5 August 2022 | Updated: 14:22 BST, 5 August 2022

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Jesse Lingard has defended his decision to sign for Nottingham Forest this summer and denied it was a move motivated by money.

The England midfielder has faced criticism over choosing to move to The City Ground ahead of West Ham, who were interested in bringing Lingard back to the London Stadium.

Punditry duo Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have both stated that they think Lingard's decision to sign for Forest was about the money, but the 29-year-old has hit back at the claims and said it was down to the love he was shown by the owners of the club.

Lingard has defended his decision to sign for Nottingham Forest and said it's not for the money

The England midfielder has stated it was the love shown from Forest that convinced him

Speaking to BBC's Football Focus, the new Forest star said that he could have earned more money elsewhere, but wanted to stay in the Premier League.

'There were lots of other options'. Lingard said.

'I could have gone abroad for a lot of money but I want to stay in the Premier League.

'I spoke to the owners and they showed that