MANCHESTER United star Jesse Lingard has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Warringtonian footballer, who has returned to Old Trafford after a successful loan spell at West Ham United, is now isolating ‘in line with Government and Premier League guidelines’.

He will miss the Red Devils’ friendly with Everton today, Saturday, as a result and could be ruled out for the start of the season next weekend.

A club statement said: “Unfortunately, Jesse Lingard is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 – he is isolating in line with Government and Premier League Guidelines.”

Lingard says he is ‘feeling fine’, but was ‘gutted to have tested positive after a good pre-season’.

The 28-year-old said on Twitter: “Really gutted to have tested positive after a good pre-season.

“Luckily I feel fine and will follow the guidelines and be back with the boys on pitch very soon.

“Thank you for your support.”