Solskjaer hopeful Lingard WILL extend Manchester United contract

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he remains hopeful Jesse Lingard WILL extend Manchester United contract… with England star rejecting latest offer amid Barcelona and AC Milan interest

  • Jesse Lingard has been at Manchester United for more than two decades 
  • Barcelona and AC Milan are interested in him joining as a free agent in summer
  • The 28-year-old is concerned about playing time ahead of the 2022 World Cup 
  • Lingard has played more minutes for England than Man United so far this term

Manchester United are still hopeful that Jesse Lingard will sign a new contract, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Lingard has rejected United’s latest offer amid strong interest from Barcelona and AC Milan in signing him as a free agent at the end of the season.

The England international has been at United for more than two decades, but is known to be concerned at the amount of playing time under Solskjaer ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Manchester United are still hopeful that midfielder Jesse Lingard will sign a new contract

Lingard has rejected United’s latest offer amid strong interest from Barcelona and AC Milan

The 28-year-old had a successful loan spell at West Ham last season but has played more minutes for England than United so far this term, making just one start and six appearances in total.

Solskjaer admits it is difficult to give all his squad the playing time they deserve, but has not given up hope of Lingard staying.

He said: ‘Jesse’s had a good start to the season, of course. He’s come on and scored a few goals and that’s been very important for us.

‘He knows what we want, we want to extend his contract. We see him as an important player for us.

‘It’s up to him maybe up to me to give him more playing time because he deserves to. Maybe me as well because every time I pick a team I have to leave someone out. Hopefully we get something sorted for Jesse because we really rate him.’

The England international is concerned about playing time at United ahead of the World Cup

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits it is difficult to give all his squad the playing time they deserve




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