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Man Utd outcast Lingard is transfer target for giants AC Milan, Juventus and Roma, along with West Ham and Newcastle
AC MILAN, Roma and Juventus are circling Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, according to reports.
The ex-England international is in high demand this summer, after he starred on loan at West ham last season.
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He knows a successful move away could even see him go to the World Cup with England.
A lucrative fresh start in Italy is an option for the Englishman, who has seen countrymen Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Chris Smalling succeed on the continent.
report Roma are one of the clubs interested in Lingard's signature, where a reunion with ex-boss Jose Mourinho awaits.
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However, they face competition from underperforming Italian heavyweights Juventus and AC Milan, who are thought to be keen on the attacking midfielder.
Lingard has slipped down the pecking order at Manchester United, and it would not be surprising to see him thrive in Italy or at another Premier League team once more.
Newcastle and West Ham United are both keen to offer him a way out of Old Trafford.
Newcastle could be appealing for Lingard, as he is expected to bag the biggest salary of his career with this move, which would be in excess of £150,000 per week.
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West Ham may not be able to match Lingard's costly demands, but he might still be open to a return to the club that helped him revive his career, as he scored nine goals in 16 games in claret and blue.
The ex-England star appeared to be a favourite of Gareth Southgate's at the World Cup in 2018, and he could yet force his way into consideration before the squad is chosen for Qatar.
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