'I don't expect people to understand' – Jesse Lingard speaks out after ditching agents in bid to land January transfer

Jesse Lingard posted a defiant message insisting that people will "eventually" understand his decisions days after cutting ties with his agent.

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• Lingard parted ways with agent
• Posted message on social media
• Still looking for a new club

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 31-year-old ditched his agent this week as he continues to search for a way back into football. Lingard has been a free agent since the end of last season and has been training on his own while he awaits offers from other clubs.

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• WHAT LINGARD SAID

  The winger took to Instagram to share an image of him on the training field and added a second picture that had the message: "My focus is different. My time is being invested in growth. I don't expect people to understand what I'm up to. Eventually, they will."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Lingard has been linked with several teams in recent months following his departure from Nottingham Forest in the summer. He spent a period training in Saudi Arabia with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq but no contract offer materialised. He has also been linked with Everton and teams in MLS recently.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LINGARD?

  The former Manchester United and England player will continue his efforts on the training field while he awaits further news on a possible transfer. He will hope to have a deal wrapped up with a new club before long.