Football rumours: Jesse Lingard heads towards Old Trafford exit door

Jesse Lingard wants out of Manchester United as he looks for regular football ahead of the 2022 World Cup, according to media reports in the UK

Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard wants regular first-team appearances. Picture: Martin Rickett

What the papers say

Jesse Lingard wants out of Manchester United as he looks for regular football ahead of the 2022 World Cup, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper says the 28-year-old attacking midfielder has no desire to start talks about a new deal, while the Daily Mail reports Lingard could leave Old Trafford on loan in January, with Barcelona and AC Milan interested.