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Chris Knight

Former Newcastle free transfer target furious at blocked Magpies loan released again

Former Newcastle United transfer target Jesse Lingard has been released by Nottingham Forest. The ex-Manchester United star signed a one-year deal at the City Ground last summer, but struggled to make an impact for Steve Cooper's side.

Lingard scored twice in the Carabao Cup for the newly-promoted outfit, but failed to register a goal or an assist in the Premier League. The 30-year-old made just a solitary substitute appearance in Forest's final 12 fixtures, with the club securing survival in their penultimate fixture with a home victory over Arsenal.

Forest released their retained list on Friday, with Lingard one of six players to leave at the end of their contracts. Former Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback will also depart following five seasons with the club.

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