Rio Ferdinand believes Jesse Lingard has wasted a year of his career after failing to secure a move away from Manchester United.
The winger looked set to leave Old Trafford on loan on deadline day after being told by Ralf Rangnick he was free to move, having been limited in his appearances so far this season.
But, just as a move to Newcastle looked to be in the works, United blocked the move, meaning Lingard will remain with the Reds for the remainder of the season.
The England international’s contract is set to expire in the summer, when he looks certain to leave the club, and Ferdinand feels he made a mistake by choosing to stay at United following his successful loan spell at West Ham last season.
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