Man United transfer news: Fresh update reveals why Newcastle's Lingard deal collapsed

Transfer insider Dean Jones claims that figures at Manchester United overruled Ralf Rangnick's decision to allow Jesse Lingard to leave in January, meaning his potential move to Newcastle United collapsed.

The attacking midfielder was linked with a potential move away from Old Trafford throughout the transfer window and Newcastle appeared to push hardest for his signature.

The England international was linked with a move away on deadline day, as there seemed to be renewed optimism among his potential suitors that he could be extricated from Old Trafford. 

Newcastle were reported to have made a new loan bid to sign Lingard on deadline day as they continued their aggressive recruitment this month. 

That came after The Athletic reported on Monday morning that Lingard had held a meeting with manager Rangnick in which he requested an exit, with the manager not standing in his way. 

However, United decided later in the day that they were not going to allow him to move on, with West Ham also reported to have made a fresh bid. 

Lingard has yet to make a Premier League start this season, perhaps explaining Rangnick's willingness to let him move on. 

But Jones insists that there were figures at the club who did not want Lingard to leave, so blocked the potential move away from Old Trafford to St James' Park. 

In addition, the insider also claims that United were interested in adding a tax to any deal that would have seen Newcastle pay a large fee to the club if they had survived in the top-flight.

He told GiveMeSport: "Jesse Lingard, there's frustration all round on that one. I know Jesse's slightly aggrieved that he's not got the move he wants.

"To be honest, I don't think Rangnick had a problem with him going, I think it's