Derby County are leading the race to sign Manchester United Forward Jesse Lingard, according to FLW sources.

FLW understands that Derby County are the favorites to capture Manchester United striker, Jesse Lingard, on loan until the end of the season. Lingard made his United debut in the Premier League opener against Swansea this season but only lasted 24 minutes, having to come off thorough injury.

Lingard made 16 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion last season, scoring four goals and helping them into the play-off semi-finals. The 22-year-old has plenty of experience in the Sky Bet Championship having had spells with Leicester and Birmingham previously to his time at Brighton. Lingard has also played for England at U17 and U21 level.

Derby currently sit 2nd in the Sky Bet Championship and a player with the ability to score important goals such as Lingard could be crucial in helping Derby knock AFC Bournemouth off the top of the table.

Sky Sports News HQ are reporting that Derby are also linked with a loan move for Hull’s winger Tom Ince before the 11pm deadline tonight.

FLW understands that despite Ince supposedly signing tonight Lingard may have to wait until the emergency loan window on 10th February, to make his move to the iPro Stadium.