MANCHESTER UNITED have triggered a one-year extension on Jesse Lingard’s contract.
Despite the midfielder being out-of-favour this season, the club have moved swiftly so as not to lose him on a free in the summer.
Man Utd have triggered a one-year extension to Lingard’s dealCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Lingard would have been able to start discussions with overseas clubs in the next few days.
But United have safeguarded themselves to get a fee from prospective interested parties.
SunSport exclusively revealed United’s plans on Lingard’s extension back in September.
The 28-year-old has failed to appear in a Premier League game this season, with his only two appearances coming in the EFL Cup.
The England ace has been eyed by a number of Premier League clubs, including Everton and West Ham.
Lingard has also been strongly linked with Tottenham.
The £100,000 a week ace was said to be determined to fight for his spot, despite being way down the pecking order.
United have huge competition in midfield with Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes among others already in the squad.
Meanwhile, a number of European clubs have had a look at bringing him in, including sides in Serie A.
But now United will be able to ask close to his £25million valuation – though that may be negotiable such have his struggles been this season.
He made 22 appearances in the Premier League in the last campaign, but the majority were from the bench.
Lingard has won 24 caps for his country, having featured at the 2018 World Cup.
But the last of these Three Lions appearances came in June 2019.
Having risen through the United academy, Lingard has gone on to make 209 appearances for his boyhood club.
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