Paul Scholes posts stinging X-rated comment on Jesse Lingard's Instagram post

Lingard is still without a club after leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer despite a short training stint with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq.

The midfielder had been linked with a move to Everton after the Toffees looked to bring him in on a trial with the view to a short-term deal.

Meanwhile, reports in Spain claimed Lingard had offered himself to reigning La Liga champions Barcelona.

As the season approaches its midway point, Lingard is no closer to finding a club but that hasn't stopped the 31-year-old from keeping himself in optimal shape in case an opportunity comes his way.

Lingard recently posted a host of pictures to his Instagram account showing off his training sessions while in Dubai.

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But Manchester United legend Scholes, didn't take too kindly to the posts and issued some strong words to the free agent.

Scholes said: "Are you just gonna f**k about in the gym or are you actually gonna play football?"

The 49-year-old has never been one to sit on the fence and threw out a challenge to Lingard to get himself back into football.

But Scholes' gripes didn't end there as he went on the warpath after watching Manchester United limp to a 2-0 FA Cup third round win over Wigan on Monday night.

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United's tactics came under fire from Scholes who posted a message on Instagram saying: "Short corners are s**t".

Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes booked United's place in the fourth round where they will travel to either Newport County or National League side Eastleigh.