Yesterday's goal against the mighty Tranmere was his first against an English side in 366 days
Leicester City have been cut into clear favourites to sign Manchester United misfit Jesse Lingard, with multiple bookies now going as short as 2/1.
The United midfielder is having a tough season breaking into an uninspiring starting XI, prompting bookies to price up a January transfer away from the side.
That’s resulted in the Foxes being the punters’ pick for his next destination, with 39% of all bets in the market backing a move to the King Power.
Consequently, two UK firms have cut odds all the way into 2/1, although the best price of 12/1 is still available with one bookie.
Elsewhere, Serie A side AC Milan are second-favourites in the market for the English international, price at 16/1.
Same city rivals, Inter Milan, follow next at 33/1, having already turned to the Premier League for Ashley Young, Victor Moses and potentially Christian Eriksen this January.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton are next in the market at the same price (33/1), alongside Everton (33/1).
Leading stats providers, WhoScored.com, revealed that yesterday's goal against Tranmere was his first against an English side in 366 days.
His last two domestic goals have been in the FA Cup and Lingard has not scored in the Premier League for 402 days.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “With the talent permeating this current Leicester team, it does seem strange that Brendan Rodger’s side are favourite to sign an underperforming player.
“Jesse Lingard’s tepid performances for United this season have seen him return just two goals in 30 appearances – not exactly the kind of form that would knock James Maddison out of the side.
