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Fresh twist in Jesse Lingard to Newcastle fall-out after Manchester United gave him time off

Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has suggested it was not his decision to sanction time off for Jesse Lingard in the wake of a failed deadline-day move to Newcastle United.

The Magpies revived their interest in the England international on Monday after Stade de Reims forward Hugo Ekitike decided against a transfer.

However, United were unable to reach an agreement with the Red Devils for Lingard, and the attacker will remain at Old Trafford until his contract expires in the summer.

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