Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen on Manchester United forward whose deal expires in June

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur is keen on improving their squad for manager Antonio Conte. However, the January transfer window does present its challenges considering the short period clubs have to secure a deal. 

As a result, the bulk of the roster changes will come in the summer, and one of the first roster moves could be the addition of Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard. According to ESPNTottenham has noted their interest in Lingard but has yet to make a formal proposal.

Lingard’s contract expires in June, and the 29-year-old is in the process of accessing his options on where he wants to continue his career. With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the forward wants to find a club where he’ll get significant playing time. 

Last year, Lingard had a successful loan spell at West Ham United, so there’s a sample that he’s a quality player still. It will be interesting to see whether Tottenham decides to ink the England international to a pre-contract.