'Doors are opening for you' - Jesse Lingard drops hint about future as ex-Man Utd star hits the gym ahead of January transfer window

The 30-year-old has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. Lingard was unable to find a new team ahead of the current campaign but appears to be determined to get back into the game soon.

The former Manchester United star posted images on Instagram of himself working out, adding the caption: "Gyming".

The England international included in his post a motivational quote that read: "Doors are opening for you. The wait wasn't punishment, it was preparation."

Lingard has regularly shared videos and images of his progress in training and the gym as he continues to wait for a new opportunity. He spent a month in Saudi Arabia training with Al-Ettifaq and even featured in a match for Steven Gerrard's team, but did not end up signing a permanent deal with the club and is back in England.

With teams in the market to sign reinforcements as the January transfer window approaches, Lingard may field a few offers in the coming weeks and will hope to finally find a new side to continue his career.