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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Sport
Matt Davies & Isaac Seelochan

Nottingham Forest transfers: Scarpa interest to be knocked back as World Cup star linked

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has dismissed speculation that his DC United side are looking to sign Jesse Lingard.

The 30-year-old was recently released by Nottingham Forest having struggled to impress during his time at the City Ground. He arrived on a free transfer last summer but scored just twice for the Reds with both goals coming in the Carabao Cup.

Lingard saw his game time limited in his final few months at the club having played just two minutes for Steve Cooper's side since they lost 3-1 to Tottenham in March.

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