Jesse Lingard Set To Leave Manchester United After Transfer Deadline

Lingard has fallen down the pecking order at United and doesn't look to have a long-term future with his boyhood side.

He is yet to feature in the Premier League this season and ESPN have reported the 27-year-old could still depart Old Trafford.

While Monday saw the transfer window slam shut in England, Portugal's window remains open until October 25 and Porto are keen on Lingard.

"That suggests to me that he's looking for a move. He's not a starter in Manchester United's strongest team, he's a squad player now. Yes, he's come through the club and he's been there a long time.

"It will be interesting to see what happens between now and the end of the window."

Darren Bent, who joined Fletcher on the panel, also backed Lingard to leave the Red Devils this summer so he can get regular first-team football.

"For me Jesse's got to go and play football again," Bent said.

"Not too long ago, he was one of England's main men, at the World Cup he was absolutely superb and he's kind of lost his way a bit now.

"I'd love to see someone like Jesse - he's getting on a bit now - go somewhere, play week in and week out. It's not going to be at United, it's going to be tough to leave.

"Go and show everyone you are still a good player and you've still got a big future with England."