Solskjaer: 'I expect Lingard to stay'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that Jesse Lingard is part of his plans going into the 2021/22 season.

The Red Devils began their pre-season with a 2-1 win over Derby County on Sunday, with Tahith Chong and Facundo Pellistri netting for last season's Premier League runners-up.

England international Lingard, who enjoyed a fantastic loan spell with West Ham last term, came on as a second-half sub and appears to have worked his way back into manager Solskjaer's plans. 

Although the Hammers reportedly remain keen on signing him, Solskajer suggested that Lingard's future is at Old Trafford after the Derby win.

"He was one of the positives. He's a Manchester United player and he wants to fight for his place," said Solskjaer.

"He's come back bright, confident and with lots of energy. I think everyone saw what he did at the end of last season with West Ham.

"He's still in my plans. I expect him at Man Utd at the start of the season."

Meanwhile, United are close to finalising the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.

In relation to the Sancho move, Solskjaer added: "There are a couple of things to do with paperwork but we hope we can announce one player who has had a lot written about him. We are working, we want to have a strong squad.

"I don't think it's a secret we have a deal with Dortmund, but until the paperwork is done he is still a Dortmund player."