Two hours after Boris Johnson addressed allegations surrounding the breach of lockdown restrictions on Monday afternoon, sources at Manchester United claimed their original plan was for Jesse Lingard to stay at the club for the remainder of the season.
It was difficult to believe the Prime Minister. It was also hard to believe United.
Lingard has started two games for United this season and it was understood throughout the whole of January that the player was keen to leave the club on loan in search of regular game time. Lingard didn't get what he wanted. His proposed loan exit was blocked. That decision from United is questionable.
