Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Jesse Lingard is set to miss the start of the new season having tested positive for Covid-19.
Lingard, 28, had featured in all three of Manchester United's pre-season friendly fixtures but is not available for the final test against Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
United confirmed his absence in a statement on their club website ahead of kick-off although there is no time frame given over his possible return. "Unfortunately, Jesse Lingard is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19," the statement read. "He is isolating in line with Government and Premier League Guidelines." Lingard's lay-off is the latest