{"id":100158,"date":"2023-10-21T10:02:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T10:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=100158"},"modified":"2023-10-21T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T10:02:15","slug":"jesse-lingard-set-for-two-more-months-unemployed-as-rule-means-al-ettifaq-will-only-offer-ex-man-utd-star-deal-in-2024-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/sport\/jesse-lingard-set-for-two-more-months-unemployed-as-rule-means-al-ettifaq-will-only-offer-ex-man-utd-star-deal-in-2024-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesse Lingard set for two more months unemployed as rule means Al-Ettifaq will only offer ex-Man Utd star deal in 2024 | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
JESSE LINGARD could face another two months of unemployment before landing a new job.<\/strong><\/p>\n The ex-Manchester United ace, 30, has been a free agent since being released by Nottingham Forest in the summer.<\/p>\n Lingard had been training with old club West Ham but decided to join up with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq – who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.<\/p>\n Lingard still has not penned a contract with the Middle East team as they have a limit on foreign players in the Saudi League.<\/p>\n Clubs are only allowed a maximum of eight in a match-day squad and Al-Ettifaq currently have 10 on their books.<\/p>\n Those stars from overseas include Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, Demarai Gray and Moussa Dembele.<\/p>\n Gerrard is attempting to move some on to create room for Lingard – but he will not be able to do that until the transfer window re-opens in January.<\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on the situation – and he says the ball is in the 32-capped England international\u2019s court regarding whether he wants to wait.<\/p>\n He wrote on social media: \u201cAl Ettifaq set to offer Jesse Lingard a pre contract for 2024 as their squad is full until January.<\/p>\n \u201cGerrard wants to sign Lingard, he trained at top level in Saudi; Henderson and Wijnaldum also pushing for him to sign.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFinal decision will be up to Lingard soon.\u201d<\/p>\n We revealed that Sweden international Robin Quaison and Brazilian winger Vitinho are two who could potentially make way.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, another possible destination for Lingard loanee is Osasuna in Spain.<\/p>\n TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and confirmed switches from the world of football <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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