Lingard turned down Manchester United's first contract renewal | Manchester United Empire

Lingard turned down Manchester United's first contract renewal offer. Though there are multiple factors at play, Lingard wants to feature regularly and the promise of game-time ranks highly. [Laurie Whitwell]

Sources say general rules of negotiation are a factor also — in terms of never accepting the opening proposal — and the idea of getting a better deal elsewhere as a free agent is a further consideration for Lingard who has been at Manchester United for over 20 years. [Laurie Whitwell]