Football rumours: Jesse Lingard could leave Manchester United due to playing time fears

Lingard does not want to leave the club he joined aged seven but fears he will not get first-team football due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes, reports say

Jesse Lingard could leave Old Trafford this month (Nick Potts/PA)

What the papers say

Jesse Lingard is reportedly ready to leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes unless he is given assurances about regular playing time for Manchester United. The Telegraph says the England midfielder does not want to leave the club he joined aged seven but fears he will not get first-team football due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes. The paper adds that West Ham, where the 28-year-old spent time last season on loan, are interested in signing him.