Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus leading the chase for Manchester United outcast Jesse Lingard.

The England star has been unable to gain regular game time this season.

Lingard, who was mooted to join West Ham last summer, chose to remain at United to fight for his place.

According to ESPN, he is leaving on a free transfer when his contract expires.

The source goes on to suggest that Milan and Juve have very real interest in the playmaker.

Lingard is 29 and will want to move to a club where he is a guaranteed starter