Jesse Lingard feels he has been ‘humiliated’ by Manchester United demanding a £12million ‘survival bonus’ as his loan move to Newcastle collapses.
The Guardian claims a frustrated England midfielder struggles to a deadline departure.
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The 29-year-old Lingard is said to feel ‘disappointed’ at such a wrangling with United after 21 years at Old Trafford.
After flourishing on loan at West Ham in the second half of last season, he was looking forward to another kickstart move.
Newcastle took pole position ahead of Hammer – but even Saudi-owned Toon is still working on the required amount.
Lingard reportedly fears United are playing hardball after refusing to extend his contract beyond the summer.
It has been suggested the Red Devils want a £15m-plus package to move them to third place at Newcastle.
The Guardian says Toon will have to pay his full salary plus £2.5m loan fees and an additional £12m if Magpies remain,
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Lingard still hoped to make England’s World Cup for Qatar in November.
And his main weapon may be the permanent switch to summer.
Unstable striker Anthony Martial beat Lingard to pull out of Old Trafford this week as Sevilla took loan for the rest of the season.
The 24-year-old Frenchman expects the deal to become permanent in the summer.
But it could be a costly headache for the Spanish high-flyer, who is now paying all of his £200,000-a-week salary.
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