Former Newcastle United defender believes the Magpies should be aiming to sign Jesse Lingard this summer, if they're serious about European aspirations. Eddie Howe's side were linked with a loan move for the Manchester United midfielder in January, but were unable to agree a loan fee for the England international.
Lingard spent the second-half of last season on loan with West Ham United and was one of the signings of last years January window. His fine form in the 2020-21 campaign saw him recalled to the England squad but narrowly missed out on Gareth Southgate's squad for EURO 2020.
The 29-year-old was given assurances over game time this season, but Lingard has been let down by Manchester United and looked to be heading to St. James' Park on loan in January. The Red Devils hierarchy but a block on the move, with the Hammers also interested, leaving Lingard to see out the rest of his contract at Old Trafford before leaving this summer.
