Atletico Madrid and Roma have informed Jesse Lingard's representatives of their interest if the player leaves Manchester United, according to ESPN's Rob Dawson.

Lingard would prefer to stay at United, but he's apparently considering a transfer due to his poor form, the subsequent abuse he's received on social media, and that he's made only six Premier League starts since August. He's also dealing with off-field family problems.

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would also prefer to keep Lingard aboard and views him as a key part of his plans. The 27-year-old has 18 months left on his contract at Old Trafford with a one-year extension option, and informal discussions over a longer-term deal have taken place between the club and Lingard's team.

Mino Raiola, the super-agent behind Paul Pogba and many other international stars, recently joined Lingard's representatives in a consultancy role.

Lingard hasn't scored a Premier League goal since December 2018. He was a standout member of Gareth Southgate's England squad that reached the semifinals at the 2018 World Cup, but he's since struggled to make regular meaningful contributions for both his boyhood club and country.