Dimitar Berbatov's honest assessment of Manchester United player Jesse Lingard

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straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov has told Jesse Lingard he needs to leave Manchester United for the good of his own career.

Lingard made a rare start for United in their 1-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup, a quiet outing for the 28-year-old who has been touted for an exit this month.

MEN Sport understands Sheffield United are keen on signing Lingard, while Newcastle have also been linked. Berbatov told Stadium Astro that Lingard's United career is over as he believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lost faith in the England international. "Honestly, his time is up," said the former United striker."He’s not playing.