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Jesse Lingard heading for Manchester United summer exit?

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 15 April 2020

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard could be on his way out of Old Trafford ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, according to a report.

Jesse Lingard could reportedly be on his way out of Manchester United this summer.

The 27-year-old came through the youth system at United and has made 202 appearances for the English giants in all competitions, contributing 31 goals and 20 assists in the process.

The England international has struggled to make his mark for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side during the 2019-20 campaign, though, failing to score or register an assist in 20 Premier League outings.

Bruno Fernandes's January arrival pushed Lingard further down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and he was left out of four straight Premier League matches before football was called to a halt last month.

A recent report claimed that the 20-time English champions were ready to listen to offers for Lingard, and according to Sky Sports News, a summer exit is possible.

Reporter James Cooper admits that the Englishman is in a "tricky" situation at the club and a transfer ahead of the 2020-21 campaign "would probably suit both parties".

Lingard's current deal with Solskjaer's side will run until June 2021, although the club do have the option of activating an additional 12 months to protect his value.