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

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  • Lingard a free agent since summer
  • Winger training and working out alone
  • Shared motivational post on social media
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    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.

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  • WHAT LINGARD SAID

    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."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    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.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR LINGARD?

    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.

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