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TRENDING: Newcastle speak on summer target Lingard Newcastle co-founder Amanda Staveley has shared her thoughts on a winter move for Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard. According to her, both parties were open to making the deal work. However, Manchester United owners refused the offer. Newcastle were ranked the busiest in the winter transfer window. They attracted the likes of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes Chris wood and Dan Burns. However, they thought it necessary to add Jesse Lingard to the list. But the deal did not exactly go as planned. Manchester United state their reason On the climax of the window, pundits expressed concern for Manchester United's decision to keep Lingard at the club against the English man's will. However, from some media statements held by Manchester United executives, the reasons behind retaining Lingard was explained. According to the statement, the exit of Martial and Greenwood's arrest were major reasons for the stay of Lingard. What next season could hold for Lingard For Jesse Lingard, he would have the liberty of moving away from Old Trafford, come next season as his contract would be expiring in the summer. Provided he continues showing good form, Newcastle would most likely get him on a free deal come the summer. Overview Retaining a player against his wish is not the best of experiences, however, as a professional, Lingard has done his best to remain calm amid the situation.