Lingard, in the final six months of his contract at Manchester United, is a loan target for the relegation-threatened club, which has already signed Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood in this month’s transfer window.
Rangnick was asked about 29-year-old Lingard’s future after last night’s 3-1 win over Brentford.
“Obviously, he needs to play and train on that kind of level (so) that he’s an option to start,” said Rangnick. “We have a big squad, maybe a little bit too big of a squad. And, as far as I know, his contract is expiring in the summer, and the question is what will happen after that four months? Again, he’s a player who can play.
“I brought him on in the last 10 minutes of the Villa game, together with Donny van de Beek, and he’ll probably not be available for tomorrow because he didn’t train yesterday and the day before yesterday.”
“Obviously, he needs to play and train on that kind of level (so) that he’s an option to start,” said Rangnick. “We have a big squad, maybe a little bit too big of a squad. And, as far as I know, his contract is expiring in the summer, and the question is what will happen after that four months? Again, he’s a player who can play.
5. Wednesday cool off on Roberts
Sheffield Wednesday are said to have cooled their interest in Brighton youngster Haydon Roberts. (Yorkshire Live) (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
6. Wolves reject Traore bid
Wolves have rejected a £15 million offer from Tottenham for winger Adama Traore. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
7. Sarr attracting attention
West Ham United, Everton, Newcastle United and Leicester City are all interested in taking Chelsea centre-back Malang Sarr on loan before the transfer window shuts. (Foot Mercato) (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
8. West Ham willing to wait for Tarkowski
West Ham will attempt to sign Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski on a free transfer in the summer rather than paying a fee for him in January. (90min) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)