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Lingard avoids Man Utd contract question: Who knows what will happen in the future?

Jesse Lingard is reluctant to speculate on whether a new contract could be in the pipeline for him at Manchester United, with the 26-year-old saying: "Who knows what will happen in the future?"

The England international is currently tied to terms through to 2021, with the option for a further 12 months beyond that point.

It has been suggested that discussions regarding fresh terms could be held, with United having already tied academy graduate Marcus Rashford to an extended deal.

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They may look to do likewise with another homegrown star but Lingard, who has enjoyed a welcome return to form of late, has sought to swerve talk of putting pen to paper.