da esoccer bet: Jesse Lingard has posted pictures of himself training alone on Boxing Day while giving life advice as the free agent looks for a new club.
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Lingard still searching for a new clubFree agent released from Forest in JuneEx-United man training alone on Boxing DayGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Lingard has been searching for a new club since becoming a free agent at the end of last season following his release from Nottingham Forest. The 31-year-old was training at West Ham earlier this season but a deal wasn't struck between the two parties. While the former England international, who reportedly rejected the chance to join Newcastle United or Fulham in 2022, isn't playing at present, he is still staying in shape in case a new club come calling. Moreover, the ex-Manchester United man posted a short statement on Instagram about his current mindset.
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Along with his training pictures, he posted on Instagram: "Life on dnd (do not disturb) and only deal w [with] who I want."
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Lingard has been without a club for more than half a year now. The longer he stays out of the game, the less likely it will be that he finds a team playing at a high level – such as the Premier League or in Europe. A couple of years ago, he was firing on all cylinders at West Ham during a loan stint but ever since going back to United, and then to Forest, things haven't panned out well for the attacking midfielder.
WHAT NEXT?
The January transfer window is set to open next week, where clubs are going to be on the lookout for new players, but as Lingard is a free agent he can be signed at any time. He came close to joining Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq,buttalks reportedly broke down over his wage demands. It will be a case of wait and see for the Warrington-born player.