"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."
"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."
Jesse Lingard, a 33-year-old former Manchester United midfielder and England international, is in advanced talks to join Brazilian club Corinthians on an initial 12-month contract. The free agent departed South Korean club FC Seoul in December and has received offers from European and American clubs, but negotiations with Corinthians are progressing positively. Lingard spent eight years at Manchester United, making 232 appearances and earning 32 England caps, including participation in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Corinthians, a seven-time Brazilian league champion currently fourth in the standings, would reunite Lingard with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay, who joined the club from Atletico Madrid in 2024.
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