Al Ettifaq are ‘set to offer Jesse Lingard a pre-contract for 2024’ with Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum ‘pushing for him to sign’
- Jesse Lingard has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest
- He has reportedly been offered a pre-contract by Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq
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Al Ettifaq are reportedly set to offer Jesse Lingard a pre-contract with a view to signing him in January.
The former England international joined Steven Gerrard’s side on a training contract last month as he continues to look for a new club.
And his long search for a new team could come to an end in the winter transfer window after he impressed according to manager Steven Gerrard Fabrizio Romano.
It has also been reported that former Liverpool stars Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum have pushed for Lingard to join the Saudi Arabian club.
The final decision will come down to the player, who has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq have reportedly offered Jesse Lingard a pre-contract for 2024
The former Man United and West Ham star has been training with the club for the past month
Lingard failed to impress in Steve Cooper’s side last season, making just seventeen league appearances.
After Forest opted not to renew his contract this summer, the 30-year-old was without a club but trained with West Ham in August.
Lingard enjoyed an electrifying six-month spell at the London Stadium in 2021, scoring nine goals and registering five assists in 16 Premier League appearances.
However, David Moyes’ side ultimately opted not to re-sign him this summer, prompting his move to the Middle East.
Should Lingard, who has not played in a competitive match since a two-minute cameo against Manchester United in April, be offered a long-term deal at Damman, he would be reunited with former England team-mate Henderson.
The former Premier League contingent at Al-Ettifaq also includes Demarai Gray, Moussa Dembele and Wijnaldum.
Al-Ettifaq is seventh in the Saudi Pro League with 17 points after ten games, nine behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Steven Gerrard has been impressed with Lingard during training and wants him to participate
Jordan Henderson (centre) and Gini Wijnaldum (right) would push Lingard to sign