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Samuel Luckhurst

Why Manchester United have blocked Jesse Lingard transfer to Newcastle

Manchester United claim their original plan was for Jesse Lingard to stay for the remainder of the season despite intense interest in the forward during the January transfer window.

Lingard, 29, is out of contract in June, has not started in the Premier League for United since New Year's Day in 2020, started twice all season and expressed a desire to leave this month.

However, United sources say Lingard had made it clear at the start of the window he wanted to stay and believe he will be an important player for the rest of the season.

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