Fans on social media blast ‘ridiculous’ demands as Newcastle deal for Lingard collapses

Newcastle United are 14^th in the Premier League for shots (11.4 per game) and 17^th in the league for goals (21), so it’s clear the Magpies have a problem in attack.

Not only do Newcastle struggle in front of goal, they don’t create enough chances either, so it’s no surprise that Eddie Howe has a playmaker is on his January wishlist. Jesse Lingard was on the Toon Army’s radar, but a deal for the 29-year-old could fall through.

Craig Hope and Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail say Manchester United are demanding £15m in fees and wages for a half-season loan, so Newcastle aren’t going to match their demands. Fans on social media applaud the stance and blasted the Red Devils for their greed.

#Mufc won't sell Lingard to #whafc as they are competing for league position this season#Mufc won't deal with #nufc as they are #nufc and a longer term threat to their league position
They, and a few others, would like us relegated this season.

— Ray C. (@RayC1945) January 26, 2022

That's incredible no way not going to happen no way 🚫

— Ciaran (@CiaranXcentrix) January 26, 2022

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Man U obviously want to sell, @JesseLingard doesn't want to come permanently. If he did, we would just buy him outright I feel. I just don't get why he wouldn't come on a permanent deal with a relegation release clause??

— Scott Tomlinson (@Scottio200) January 26, 2022

That's a rip tbf. Run away from the deal and allow them to lose him for nothing.

— Gz (@gazm85) January 26, 2022

I’m happy we’re not succumbing to clubs ridiculous demands. Yes we need upgrades in key positions (and they come at a premium) but if we roll over now, we make a rod for our backs moving forward. #nufc

— Warren Home (@homie_waz_82) January 26, 2022

Lingard has made 224 appearances in all competitions for United, scoring 35 goals with 21 assists. The England international struggled to nail down a starting place last season which resulted in him being loaned out to West Ham United (16 appearances, nine goals, five assists).

Lingard’s form in London is exactly why Newcastle want him in the North-East, but it doesn’t appear they’ll be successful in signing him.

In other news, fans on social media would be ‘surprised’ if Newcastle beat Arsenal to Guimaraes