Manchester United star reveals Liverpool snub

Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has confirmed that he received an offer from Liverpool earlier in his career, according to reports from Sky Sports.

The 22-year-old has been one of the break-out stars for the Red Devils this season, with the youngster scoring the opening goal in the club’s 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in their previous Premier League fixture.

His recent displays have even earned him a call-up to the England national squad, but Lingard could only make the bench during the Three Lions’ 2-0 win over France on Tuesday.

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However, being part of Roy Hodgson’s squad is seen as an incredible achievement for the former Man United youth star, yet Lingard revealed he could have been part of a different youth setup with Liverpool.

“I was at a local club Penketh United and Mike Glennie, a Manchester United scout, came to watch me,” he said.

“He spoke to my granddad and offered me trials but there was also interest from Liverpool and I had to pick. I was only young but obviously my heart was with United at the time.

“Going through the years, I was with Larnell Cole, Mike and Will Keane, Sam [Johnstone], Ravel [Morrison] and Tunners [Ryan Tunnicliffe].

“There are a lot of lads still doing their thing at other clubs and they’re happy seeing me where I am.

“I’ve won a lot of trophies, like the FA Youth Cup and the Reserves league a couple of times, but it would top it off to win the Premier League with the first team.”

United will travel to Vicarage Road to face Watford in their next league game, with Lingard in contention to start with summer signing Antony Martial picking up an injury while playing for France.

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