Jesse Lingard must wait until January to sign with Al-Ettifaq.

The former Manchester United midfielder is training with the Saudi Pro League club and has impressed coaching staff.

Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard is eager to deal him in, but faces a delay.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: "EXCL: Al Ettifaq set to offer Jesse Lingard a pre contract for 2024 as their squad is full until January.

"Gerrard wants to sign Lingard, he trained at top level in Saudi; Henderson and Wijnaldum also pushing for him to sign.

"Final decision will be up to Lingard soon."