Manchester United star hands Newcastle United potential transfer boost

Jesse Lingard is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season on a free transfer.

Talks over a new contract between the England international and the Red Devils have been ongoing.

Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

However, fresh reports from Sky Sports claim those discussions have collapsed and Lingard will depart at the end of his current deal.

His game time has been a big issue at Old Trafford this campaign. Lingard has played five times in the Premier League – all of which have been substitute appearances,

The 28-year-old could look to leave on loan in January, just like he did last year when he joined West Ham United.

Lingard is keen to play regularly as eyes a spot in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad.

Newcastle United wanted to sign Lingard then and it is understood he remains a target under the new ownership of PCP Partners, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and RB Sports & Media.