"One more chance to save his career" - Reporter says "Ten Hag might appreciate" Man Utd outcast

Manchester United may persuade Jesse Lingard to stay at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag could give the attacking midfielder ‘one more chance to save his career’, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Lingard has been on the Red Devils’ books since the age of seven, but there are serious question marks over where his long-term future lies.

As it stands, Lingard’s lengthy spell at Manchester United is set to end in a matter of weeks as his £80,000-per-week contract is due to expire in the summer.

According to 90min, that has led to Newcastle United already placing a lucrative contract offer on the table as they look to lure the 29-year-old to St James’ Park.

The report suggests West Ham United have also put forward a proposal for the 32-cap England international, while Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have not been ruled out of the running.

Lingard has been made to contend with few opportunities this season, with him enjoying less than 600 minutes on the pitch.

But a new era is beckoning at Old Trafford as ten Hag, who is currently at the Ajax helm, will take charge of Manchester United at the end of the season.

Welcome to Man United! The Football Terrace tells all you need to know about Erik ten Hag…

Jones believes ten Hag could persuade Lingard to put pen-to-paper and remain at his boyhood club.

The transfer insider feels the bond the creative midfielder has struck up with Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined from Borussia Dortmund and Juventus respectively last summer, could prove to be crucial.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “There were moments when I was watching him against Norwich when I was thinking this is what United need.

“They need a player that cares, they need a player that can produce something special and