Manchester United hero Gary Pallister is surprised Jesse Lingard has chosen to stay at Old Trafford.

Lingard was expected to return to West Ham on a more permanent deal this summer after a brilliant loan spell in the second half of last season which saw him score nine goals in 16 appearances.

"He's a Manchester United lad and he's had some fantastic moments in a United shirt," Pallister told FreeSuperTips.

"He's a really good player and it's really down to him to what he wants to do.

"I'm really surprised that West Ham didn't come in with a bid to bring him back because he was superb whilst he was there. You're never unhappy to have quality players in your squad and Jesse had a difficult time in the past away from the game which unsettled him.

"He'll be the first to admit he wasn't in the greatest of form, but it'll be great if he stays or if a bid comes in he'll leave with Ole's blessing."