Newcastle are making a renewed effort to push through a loan move for Jesse Lingard this morning. This update comes from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Newcastle will push again on Jesse Lingard deal in the next hours. Magpies board working hard to sign Jesse at least until the end of the season, then he'll become a free agent. ?? #NUFC
Negotiations ongoing with both Manchester United and Lingard representatives. pic.twitter.com/MNzyoB3nLq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2022
It appears that any hope of a permanent transfer has been extinguished. The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards reported last week that Newcastle were willing to offer £12m to bring the 29-year-old in permanently.
Though with Lingard’s contract running out in the summer, the England international is insistent on keeping his options open. Though he seems very keen on coming to Tyneside on a temporary basis to help in our survival fight.
The issue could come down to Manchester United’s willingness to sanction a loan move. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick seems more than comfortable keeping Lingard in tow for the rest of the season and foregoing any potential loan fee.
However, the England international has seen his already minimal game time decrease since the German’s arrival to Old Trafford at the end of November. Lingard has made just three cameos totaling less than 20 minutes under Rangnick.
If Newcastle can offer a significant loan fee, that could benefit all parties involved. It may serve to soften Manchester United’s stance on a loan move.
While they probably want to wait until the end of the window to see if any other permanent offers arrive, Lingard appears very unlikely to make a permanent decision on his future this month.
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57 comments so far
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Comment #1Kerblam?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Comment #2Splat!!!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:26 AM
Comment #3Kersplat!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:26 AM
Comment #4Doof!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:26 AM
Comment #5Come on Jesse!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Comment #6Don’t be a Jesse, howay to the Toon.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Comment #7Sign today!
Then fly to SA.
Wor B
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Comment #8Clint
You forgot KERPOW.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Comment #9Sunny vacation, awaits!
Adamn_92
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Comment #10I wonder if this will drag on till deadline day, maybe Rangnick not wanting to let him leave unless a replacement is brought in or something?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Comment #11Wor
True…
Kerpow!
dazzler
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Comment #12Fingers crossed on this one. His ability could really transform us, then we have 6 months to convince him to sign up permanently.
TheTinman
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Comment #13Anyway, like the boys in Saudi I think I’m going to enjoy a break from blogging and fantasy football until Feb 5th.
Have a good one folks!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Comment #14Adamn
Do manu need a replacement?
It’s just malaise for them.
Entitlement and privilege is doing them in.
Dinosaurs!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Comment #15Tinman
Fair enough, later.
But defo bring ya football chops back, mate.
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Comment #16Huge wages, join a great club, part of an exciting project, and we’ll throw in a free holiday in the sun too!
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Comment #17Lingard and Alli are similar players with similar career trajectory both of them seem more interested in social media than Football at times and both are out of favour at their clubs
The only difference was Lingard going out on loan last season and showing what he could do was that a flash in pan like Willock for us? Lingard has never previously been that productive in his life!!
Could Alli turn his career round for us? History usually suggests that a player from the “top 6” who goes down a level rarely comes good again its how Everton are in trouble as they signed loads of those type of players
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:42 AM
Comment #18LCBP – I think that’s where it comes down to decent management and also the level of risk a club wants to accept. Sure, Everton signed the likes of Iwobi (who definitely has talent but has never shown it consistently) but they also signed the likes of Phil Neville. The recruitment team will have to essentially interview the likes of Alli, Lingard, and Ramsey to find out their interest. Are they more interested in taking it easy, earning loads of money, and maximising commercial opportunities, or do they want to actually achieve something on the pitch? Lingard’s performances last season would seem to say the latter but sitting on the bench at Man Utd again doesn’t seem to be a purely footballing decision, unless he really genuinely felt he could get back into the starting 11.
kilcline
Jan 24, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Comment #19@Mund
Really hope we sign Bakker, the modern day full back we need, quick, good acceleration, strong, can tackle and his delivery is superb.
Be a great signing
It's all under control
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Comment #20jail from a few posts back
I thought we were in deep negotiations with Zapata from Atalanta…but cud be wrong!
Onwards and upwards
Sheikh rattle and roll
SPRINGY
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Comment #21Morning all
If alli and lingard were playing top of there game,who would be the better buy,just based on performances,age….u would probs say alli, he’s played more regular,when in form,more england caps,i believe,more goals,more assists,and hes younger….lingard had a good season a few year back then got injured or dropped and was a bit part player,did very well when he went to west ham,which makes him look the more in form player but for me alli is the more effective player when both are at there best….just could we get the best out of either?
Adamn_92
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Comment #22Clint
Not sure, just don’t really see why they’re hanging onto him otherwise. Out of contract in 6 months, not in the starting 11, clearly wants to move on to play first team football, won’t get a huge fee for him as everyone knows the situation and longer they leave it the more chance that he leaves for nothing in 6 months.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Comment #23@TDS
Yeah its a risk I would sign one of them and I would lean towards Lingard purely on his West Ham form
If he could replicate that ability to ghost in and finish he could be perfect for ASM to lay chances into
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #24SPRINGY – If Alli and Lingard were playing at the top of their game, they’d be playing every week for a CL club. Alli in particular has exceptional talent and was linked with Barcelona at one point I believe.
martoon
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #25ToonDarnSarf @18 Also Lingard has a genuine chance to make the England squad and play in the WC whereas Alli has no chance so Jessie has an obvious incentive in wanting to play regularly.
Munster Mag
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #26You’d have to trust Eddie and Co tp make a good decision as he’s clearly a bright guy, but I’d be concerned about Deli Ali. Seems like an awful tool.
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Comment #27LCBP – My leaning towards Lingard would be that my priority in terms of signing would be:
1 – centre back
2 – defensively minded midfielder
3 – attacker who can play on the right side
That would be my reasoning for favouring Lingard, because I’ve seen him play on the right as well as down the middle. I think Ramsey did that in his early days for Arsenal too but I don’t think he has more recently. I think Alli has always had a preference for playing centrally.
If we could sign the above 3, I’d be delighted with an attacking central midfielder as another signing but I honestly feel those are the 3 highest priority signings.
SPRINGY
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Comment #28Tds
Yeah,i just think lingard was more of a squad player for man utd even when he was in fine form,where as alli was playing every week, pulling up trees and being affective in games,making more of a name for himself coz his ability to change games,lingard does look the better of the 2 player ryt now going on current form and attitude defo,just think a year,18mth down the line alli could be the better option….just a thought like
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Comment #29martoon – If Alli joined us now and was on fire until the World Cup, he’d be in the England squad for sure. Class act when he’s on form. They both should have an incentive to move on, but they have had that for years really.
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:18 AM
Comment #30SPRINGY – depends what’s in Alli’s head I guess. If he genuinely wants to rediscover his love for the game, then he could be amazing for us. If he just wants to collect his wages and focus on social media, property, or golf, then he can bugger off to America or Qatar.
Tyran21
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #31Adamn_92
Had to be Lingard taking his time for sure, Man Utd have surplus upfront. This probably his last pay raise he ever get again.
SPRINGY
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #32Tds#30
Agreed like
SPRINGY
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Comment #33We are in “surprise” talks with pape abou cisse from olympiakos,6’6″ senegal cb apparently….not sure what the surprise is….maybe coz he’s the only bugga we haven’t had talks with! Lol
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Comment #34Adamn
I feel Lingard has been underrated and underutilized for some reason. Always rated him…can play all-over the field.
Sometimes ya dace don’t fit, i guess.
I think he just wants to play, and he coulda walked into manu’s team…bad management, imv.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Comment #35I think the media/press are just linking every defender in the universe, as they know nothing and just follow the lazy-ass ‘Newcastle need defenders’ trope.
They’ve been playing that ez bs since kk.
Regardless of our defence’s effectiveness.
Tyran21
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Comment #36CLINT FLICK
Was Mourinho the manager when Lingard and Alli lost their starting place and form? Not blaming Mourinho, just that some players don’t work well under him.
SuperShearer
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Comment #37Forgive me if this has already been suggested but given how hard we’re finding it in the market at the moment could we potentially raid the Chinese Super League for some players?
Most of those players headed over to China for the massive wages, presumably wages we could easily match? Off the top my head players like:
Oscar, Paulinho, Silva (apparently I’m obsessed with Brazilians – behave!) – some decent players that would immediately improve us.
That being said no clue on their wages and it is my understanding our owners have put a wage structure in place.
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Comment #38SuperShearer – It’s been suggested. The problem is that some of them are on massive wages (though it’s possible they also haven’t actually been getting paid!) and also that how much motivation do they actually have to go back to a genuinely competitive league and work bloody hard against players of similar (or higher) quality? Presumably they went to China for an easy life, playing against a lower quality of players, and a huge salary.
Rondon hasn’t exactly worked out for Everton and neither did Rafa come to think of it…
SuperShearer
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Comment #39@ToonDarnSarf – yeah, all good points. Guess it would also signal our desperation.
I keep coming back to the fact there are SO many quality players out of contract in the summer. If we can stay up, and some haven’t signed pre-contracts elsewhere… you just never know.
I get why a Lingard is unwilling to sign permanently now. He knows in the summer he can demand a massive signing on fee so if we want him….. offer him one!
While the win was great at the weekend did we see enough of a spark in midfield to give us hope? Did we create enough? My thinking is if you cannot defend, you have to attack…. and we struggle to do either at the moment.
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2022 at 10:55 AM
Comment #40SuperShearer – I think a loan for Lingard is likely the best option for all parties. But Man Utd will keep pushing for a permanent deal to get as much money as possible. But to achieve a permanent deal, we’d probably have to offer Man Utd the transfer fee they want AND pay Lingard what he’d also want in Summer. Suspect he’ll move on the 31st January for a hefty loan fee and then he can make his final decision in the summer.
We played well on Saturday and well enough to stay up if we could do that every game. Definitely room for improvement but that was an excellent result.