Jesse Lingard has explained joining Nottingham Forest after being released by Manchester United.

Lingard, 29, left Manchester United as a free agent last season and courted interest from a number of clubs both in the Premier League and abroad.

In the end though Lingard ended up joining newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, revealing he couldn't say no.

In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: "I could have gone abroad for a lot of money but I want to stay in the Premier League.

"They (Forest) wanted to come to my house and bring me to London in quick succession to try to get the deal done.

"The manager and owners have been great with me - they've shown the love and intent to get me to the club."

Reports have indicated the 32-cap England international's contract at the City Ground has smashed the club's wage structure, with him earning TRIPLE the next highest earner.

"When I see that sort of love, of course I am going to say yes, but it had to be the right deal for me and my family," Lingard added.

"I can see the project they're building and it's going to look good this season. I feel a positive vibe around the camp."