Corinthians in talks with ex-Man Utd midfielder Lingard

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in talks to join Brazilian club Corinthians on an initial 12-month deal.

The ex-England international is a free agent after leaving South Korean club FC Seoul in December.

The 33-year-old has offers from clubs in Europe and the United States, but sources have told BBC Sport that talks with Corinthians are progressing positively.

Lingard came through Manchester United's academy, and went on to make 232 appearances for the club over an eight-year period.

He has 32 caps for England and was a key part of the side that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.

Corinthians, seven-time winners of the Brazilian league, are fourth in the table this season with seven points from four matches.

Should Lingard join Corinthians, he will link-up with former Man Utd team-mate Memphis Depay.

The Netherlands international is in his third season in Brazil, having joined Corinthians from Atletico Madrid in 2024.

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