Manchester United have told Jesse Lingard he will not be allowed to leave in the January transfer window despite interest from West Ham and Newcastle.
It is a remarkable twist in the midfielder’s future after United interim boss Ralf Rangnick gave Lingard his blessing to leave the club ahead of the window closing.
West Ham – where Lingard netted nine goals in 16 appearances last season on a loan spell – joined Newcastle in the race to sign the 29-year-old, but neither will be successful in their pursuits.