Word stemming from the Italian media on Thursday points towards Jose Mourinho eyeing a reunion with a former member of his Manchester United ranks at AS Roma this summer.
The player in question? Jesse Lingard.
Midfielder Lingard, of course, is now available as a free agent.
This comes after long-time club Man United released an official statement on Wednesday, confirming their decision not to renew Lingard’s terms ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours, @JesseLingard ?#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 1, 2022
A whole host of clubs, in turn, are expected to express a keen interest in the signature of the English international, who just twelve months ago was coming off some of the finest form of his career owing to a loan stint with West Ham United.
And, as alluded to above, on Thursday, a fresh name has been added to the list of Lingard’s alleged suitors.
As per a report from Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, AS Roma are considering tabling a contract offer to the 29-year-old over the coming weeks.
This comes with Lingard’s agent understood to have proposed his client to the Giallorossi, with the pair eyeing a new experience away from the Premier League.
Should any such move come to fruition, it would of course see the attack-minded midfielder reunited with ex-boss Jose Mourinho, under whom he lined out for two+ seasons at Old Trafford.
Not only that, but Lingard would too join former Red Devils teammate Chris Smalling, and fellow countryman Tammy Abraham in the Italian capital.
Roma are reportedly considering making a move for free agent Jessie Lingard, but is the move a good idea for Jose Mourinho’s side? https://t.co/BpSUVPgiZz #Lingard #MUFC #Roma #SerieA #Calcio
— footballitalia (@footballitalia) June 2, 2022
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