Top European Clubs Enter Race to Sign Want Away Manchester United Winger

Top European Clubs Enter Race to Sign Want Away Manchester United Winger

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Juventus and Barcelona have joined the chase to sign Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard when his contract expires at the end of the season
  • Manchester United rejected interest from Newcastle United and West Ham United for Lingard despite the 29-year-old having just five months left on his contract.
  • The England international has been frustrated with his role at Old Trafford this season with the winger struggling to get game time

Manchester United winger, Jesse Lingard is attracting lots of interest from Europe’s elite clubs as the England international’s contract with the Old Trafford club expires at the end of the season.

Italian giants Juventus and Spanish club Barcelona are thought to be interested in the United winger as both clubs have started making plans to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.

Top European Clubs Enter Race to Sign Want Away Manchester United Winger
Jesse Lingard is unavailable for Friday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Middlesbrough. Photo by Ash Donelon
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According to Sportsmole, Valencia have also identified the 28-year old as a major target for next summer as they plan to challenge for the La Liga next season.

Lingard has only featured for 88minutes all season for Manchester United which has prompted the England international to seek a move away from the Red Devils.

Lingard fires back at Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnick

Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard has hit back at his Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnick after the winger was dropped from the Red Devils squad for Friday’s FA Cup game against Middlesbrough.

Skysports reports Jesse Lingard insists his headspace is clear after Ralf Rangnick had said the forward asked Manchester United to take some time off to clear up his mind.

The 28-year old in a post on twitter insisted he will continue to remain professional and will always give his 100 percent whenever he is called upon to play for the club.

The Manchester United board had blocked Lingard from leaving in January amid interest from fellow premier league clubs Newcastle and West Ham.

Manchester United Star Wins Premier League Player of the Month Award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Impressive Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been named the English Premier League’s Player of the Month for January.

The United shot-stopper performed brilliantly last month, making 22 saves – 5 more than anyone else in the English topflight.

He received the prestigious award as well as a special in-form card on EA Sports' FIFA 22 having been instrumental to the Red Devils’ back-to-back wins.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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