Manchester United look to Jesse Lingard to do his talking on the pitch

Europa League - Group L - Manchester United v Astana - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 19, 2019 General view as a fan walks past a mural of Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay outside the stadium before the match. [Reuters]

Jesse Lingard is reportedly on the verge of a new contract at Manchester United, but the midfielder is struggling for form at a club that desperately needs its attacking players to step up.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side started the season in style, sweeping Chelsea aside 4-0 at Old Trafford but have failed to score more than a single goal in each of their subsequent five matches.