Newcastle United never went back for Jesse Lingard after being put off by wage demands back in June
The England international signed for Nottingham Forest this week with his representatives keen to point out he will be on an £80,000 per week deal plus bonuses that could take him over £121,000 in his weekly pay packet. However, a lucrative signing on fee was also paid to Lingard and the deal is only for an initial year.
There's no doubt the man who once lit up Old Trafford and West Ham's London Stadium would have been a welcome addition for Howe, who stated he "admired" him in January, but the Magpies are determined not to unsettle the dressing room with any extravagant wages or fees. And Howe is keen to find players who are keen to play for the club and the fans ahead of financial gain.
The fact that Lingard was offered a competitive deal and the chance to be a hero at Newcastle but opted against it helped make up United's mind and move on.
