Juventus appear to have joined the race for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, who now has three options to choose from in Italy, according to a report.
Lingard is approaching the end of his contract with Manchester United. After playing opportunities proved to be limited at Old Trafford, it seems likely he will walk away.
Indeed, a recent report from the Daily Mirror named Lingard as one of six players who will be leaving Manchester United without a transfer fee.
Now, the same source has shed more light on where the attacking midfielder might end up. According to their website, three Serie A clubs are competing for Lingard’s signature.
The suitors in question are Juventus, AC Milan and AS Roma. A report last month confirmed Lingard had been offered to the latter pairing, but the link with Juventus appears to be fresher.
The Turin-based outfit are aiming to take Paul Pogba back from Man Utd on a free transfer this summer. Perhaps they could make a similar move for Lingard.
However, his preference may be to choose Roma instead. Their interest stems from his previous relationship with ex-Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho is now overseeing a rebuilding project in the Italian capital. Roma are preparing for a busy summer ahead of his second season in charge, when he will hope to have a stronger squad.
Lingard gave Mourinho a lot of credit for how he developed him earlier in his career. What’s more, he remains in touch with former teammate Chris…
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