Man Utd have £100m Jesse Lingard to Newcastle theory but ‘£12m bonus’ demand wrecking deal

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Manchester United have a theory over Jesse Lingard’s potential Newcastle transfer that justifies their huge financial demands. The Magpies had hoped to get a bargain deal as the midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season but the Red Devils are holding out for a big fee. 

Clubs often allow players whose contracts are soon to expire to leave in cut-price January deals.  

However, United are not keen to let Lingard go to Newcastle on the cheap.  

Lingard is keen to leave Old Trafford in search of improved game time. The 29-year-old has not started a Premier League game all season.  

A half-season loan at West Ham last term proved fruitful for Lingard, who was then expected to depart on a permanent transfer in the summer.

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That, though, did not materialise. Lingard has remained at United this season and has found game time under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick hard to come by.  

Lingard is now expected to leave the 20-times English champions either this month or, certainly, when his contract expires in June.  

Newcastle are understood to be one of the clubs interested. The Tyneside outfit, backed by the riches of their new Saudi owners, are desperate to add depth to a squad that needs vast improvement.  

Eddie Howe’s side earned only their second Premier League win of the season last weekend and are 18th in the top-flight. 

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They are reportedly hoping to strike a bargain with United for Lingard but are finding negotiations challenging.  

That is because United have a theory over Lingard’s value to the club. according to the Independent, the Old Trafford hierarchy feel that Lingard’s performances could save them from relegation to the Championship. 

He scored nine goals in 16 appearances for West Ham and such form for Newcastle under Howe could be the difference between going down and staying up.

Naturally, that adds extra value to the deal. Dropping into the second tier could cost Newcastle around £100million, which is why United are holding out on their demands. 

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It is why United have apparently included a £12m bonus in a proposed loan move that would be paid by the Magpies if they stay up.  

That works out at a staggering £1m per week for the remaining four months of the season.  

The bonus is understood to be blocking the transfer, causing frustration at Newcastle and among the player’s party.  

Lingard is keen to leave and earn regular football. A move to Newcastle presents the perfect opportunity. 

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