England starlet Jesse Lingard has heart set on extending Manchester United deal
Winger says his “heart is at Old Trafford” and negotiations are ongoing over a new deal with the club
Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard says his “heart is at Old Trafford” and negotiations are ongoing over a new deal with the club that will extend a contract that runs out at the end of next season.
Despite enjoying a strong start to the season, Lingard has failed to cement a place in Jose Mourinho’s starting lineup, starting only 10 times in all competitions.
“The contract is still ongoing with talks at the moment ... and my heart is at Man United,” the 24-year-old England international said.
“There’s a lot of competition for places but I think that’s good for the group.
“You have to battle for your place and it makes you more hungry on the training pitch and you know when you get your chance, you have to take it.”
United, who are fifth in the Premier League, host eighth-placed West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and seventh-placed Everton three days later.