Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnick has finally shared his thoughts on the transfer denial of Jesse Lingard.
According to him, the reason behind Jesse Lingard's deadline transfer denial was simple. Mason Greenwood had just been announced that he would no longer play at Manchester United until further notice. Due to the reports of his sexual assault and rape allegations.
Newcastle's deadline move for Jesse Lingard
On the final day of the January transfer window, Newcastle made a bid for Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard. However, the bid was rejected by the Old Trafford giants.
The goal of Newcastle was simple. They had hoped to save Jesse Lingard from his current lack of game time for the winger.
Anthony Martial had just left the club, and Greenwood arrested, Manchester United were putting themselves at risk if they let Lingard go.
Available attacking options for Manchester United
Manchester United have about six options available in their attack currently.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo, Edison Cavani, Jadon Sancho and Jesse Lingard and Anthony Elanga.
Conclusion
Considering how young Anthony Elanga is, he would not be expected to bring the level of confidence the other older members of the squad give.
Hence, mathematically, with Lingard present and Greenwood absent, Manchester United can be said to have only five senior wing players. Hence, the need to retain Lingard's services.
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