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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Miguel Delaney

Jesse Lingard’s loan move from Manchester United to Newcastle hits road block over relegation clause

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Newcastle United’s move for Jesse Lingard is on the brink of collapse after Manchester United demanded a loan deal of almost £16 million, which includes a significant clause on whether the St James’ Park side avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

The situation is understood to have left Lingard dismayed as the 29-year-old is desperate for game time that he believes could help him force his way into Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad by the end of the year.

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