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James Pallatt

Jesse Lingard responds to Saudi Arabia transfer after Nottingham Forest exit

Jesse Lingard has not ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, following his departure from Nottingham Forest.

The former Manchester United man was released by the Reds at the end of last season, after enduring an injury-hit campaign at the City Ground.

He is now a free agent and says he is “considering all options”.

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“I’ve never ruled any team out, any club out, so for me it’s picking the right team. It’s got to be right for me,” he told Sky Sports. “I just want to play football at the end of the day.”

“The project has got to be well-suited for me. The team’s got to be good and in the right direction. Literally, it’s just regular game time.

“I’m still hungry, I’m working hard and I’m going to be ready when called upon.”

“Saudi Arabia are doing big things. In the next year or so, the next couple of years, it will be one of the hot spots to go to," he added.

“I’m not really surprised big-names are moving out there, they’re doing big things.

“It’s something I’m obviously going to consider as well, I’ve not ruled that out either.

“It’s just got to be right for me at the end of the day.”

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