“It’s very difficult for a player to go into a team, play one game every four or five weeks.
“His opportunities at Man United have been a little bit limited.”
Bruce thinks Lingard’s role at United is far from ideal and believes the player would benefit from having a manager would is willing to show some “faith” in him.
“Some of the off-the-pitch hasn’t helped him,” Bruce added.
“However, I think he would be a very good signing for Everton, he’d be a good signing for everybody.