Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard says his "heart is at Old
Trafford" and negotiations are ongoing over a new deal with the club
that will extend a contract that runs out at the end of next season.
Despite enjoying a strong start to the season, Lingard has failed to
cement a place in Jose Mourinho's starting line-up, starting only 10
times in all competitions.
Lingard, who has been at the club since he was seven, is well aware that
there is healthy competition for first-team spots at the club but is
hoping to make the most of his opportunities.
"The contract is still ongoing with talks at the moment... and my heart
is at Man United," the 24-year-old England international told the
British media.
"There's a lot of competition for places but I think that's good for the group.
"You have to battle for your place and it makes you more hungry on the
training pitch and you know when you get your chance, you have to take
it."
United, who are fifth in the Premier League, host eighth-placed West
Bromwich Albion on Saturday and seventh-placed Everton three days later.
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