Newcastle United have offered a mixed reaction to the possibility of a move for free agent Jesse Lingard this summer. In January, most Toon fans supported signing the England international after he was frozen out at Old Trafford.
Ralf Rangnick blocked a move amid reports Manchester United wanted a £12million “survival bonus” in the event of Newcastle staying up. The Magpies comfortably staved off the relegation threat regardless but rumours linking Lingard with a move to Tyneside are recirculating.
A Man United statement confirmed the midfielder’s exit after 22 years, sparking debate about where his next destination will be. While a minority of Toon supporters backed signing him on a free transfer, most believe the club should look elsewhere.
