It's been over a month since Jesse Lingard left Manchester United following the end of his contract, and he's yet to find a new club.
But whilst the 29-year-old has been enjoying having some down time flying out to New York and Paris and making TikToks, the star been warned he is 'overpricing himself' in his bid to secure his next career move.
That's the opinion of talkSPORT pundit and former Premier League defender Danny Mills.
Mills was alongside talkSPORT's Shebahn Aherne on Tuesday's Kick Off, and said the fact no clubs have jumped at the chance to sign Lingard as a free agent this summer spoke volumes.
"If he was that important and teams thought he was that good, he would've been signed by now," he said.
"He's be snapped up, whether it be £150k, £200k-a-week.
"If they thought he was good enough they'd go for it because it's a free transfer.
"He's clearly overpriced himself and people are going 'no, not for us, I think we'll wait and see' and 'yeah, good luck mate if you think you can get it'."
Lingard was and continues to be linked with a move back to West Ham, where he was sent out on loan in the second half of the 2020/21 season.
The Hammers had been keen to sign him permanently after he lit up their attack from midfield, scoring nine goals in 16 starts for them. United then priced him at £25m that summer.
Reports then suggested the Red Devils' valuation of Lingard dropped to £10m the following January, but no team bit and he ended up staying put to see out his contract at Old Trafford.
Lingard made just 16 appearances in the Premier League for United last season, which was a far cry away from the amount of game time he was getting a few years before.
And Mills believes Lingard runs the risk of being too unrealistic with his current wage demands and missing out on a move.
He continued: "But all the big teams now are starting to make signings, so where does he go?
"You have to be careful. I think he may run out of time and he might just have to suddenly take a bit of a last-ditch one."
liodmprtuy
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LINGARD ruined his career by extending a one year contract with MAN U instead of negotiating his wage with WEST HAM when they had open arms to signed him while he was doing well on loan.., if he knows what good for him he get himself signed to a club even one year prove what he can do then seek for an upgrade
Agree coz from my side he is good only lack of game with united
fancdeimy
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This guy worth 500 USD per week!!
Santanacityzen
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LINGARD ruined his career by extending a one year contract with MAN U instead of negotiating his wage with WEST HAM when they had open arms to signed him while he was doing well on loan.., if he knows what good for him he get himself signed to a club even one year prove what he can do then seek for an upgrade
AbdulhakMasud1
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United should've cashed out at 20m when westham were willing to pay
jemdlnorsz
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he is worth minimum wage
Heoabcdrty
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Everton
fobabmtuz
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he should do more on making tik tok videos
Titadlmnsz
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I agree. His move would be free but his wage demands are more than he is worth at age 29. He still thinks he’s a “bright young prospect” while the fact is he only has a few good years left before retirement.
Kazamnpu
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all your inside info will be advertise outside the man is very dangerous he cannot keep a secret
MwenePuta12
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And the look on Lord Lingard's face...
wapcekmotu
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come to Chelsea
Luhaclprtu
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he should take pogbas salary at( Juve ÷ man Utd) * his salary that's the salary he should get. man I'd overpaid these lads
Titi14
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lingard is making tik tok videos while remaining players making preseason tour
Eltonmentor
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Give them buga boy😆
PetersonTy
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his brother wants one billion
AlviNashys
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What's the problem Mr Lings
Leogoatdribbles
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Tiktok pays better too
MogastyS
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Go back to West Ham ❤️❤️
raynardblake
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I thought he was a dancer now 🤣🤣
Tewcoprsy
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my best man u player