'Doors are opening for you' – Jesse Lingard drops hint about future as ex-Man Utd star hits the gym ahead of January transfer window

Jesse Lingard is gearing up for a return to football as the free agent continues to work out and train alone amid his search for a new club.

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• Lingard a free agent since summer
• Winger training and working out alone
• Shared motivational post on social media

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 30-year-old has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. Lingard was unable to find a new team ahead of the current campaign but appears to be determined to get back into the game soon.

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• WHAT LINGARD SAID

  The former Manchester United star posted images on Instagram of himself working out, adding the caption: "Gyming".

  The England international included in his post a motivational quote that read: "Doors are opening for you. The wait wasn't punishment, it was preparation."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Lingard has regularly shared videos and images of his progress in training and the gym as he continues to wait for a new opportunity. He spent a month in Saudi Arabia training with Al-Ettifaq and even featured in a match for Steven Gerrard's team, but did not end up signing a permanent deal with the club and is back in England.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LINGARD?

  With teams in the market to sign reinforcements as the January transfer window approaches, Lingard may field a few offers in the coming weeks and will hope to finally find a new side to continue his career.