Man Utd decide Dean Henderson transfer stance as Sheffield United eye deal after tour snub
MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to leave the club on loan this summer and return to Sheffield United, and a deal could be announced in the coming days.
Chris Wilder ‘hopeful’ Dean Henderson will return to Sheffield
Henderson spent last season on loan in Sheffield, playing a key role in Chris Wilder’s side’s promotion campaign, but was originally left out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad for their pre-season tour of Asia.
Sheffield United finished second in the Championship last season after an incredible year, with Henderson emerging as one of the Steel City side’s stand-out players.
The youngster started every league game for Wilder’s side last season, keeping 21 clean sheets and conceding just 41 goals.
Henderson is apparently keen to return to Brammal Lane for another year, as there is seemingly little chance of him ousting David de Gea at Manchester United.
And on Friday night, Wilder all-but confirmed that the goalkeeper will return this season, and claimed that the goalkeeper was determined to come back.
“I’m very confident that a deal for Dean will be done in the next three or four days.” Wilder told Sheffield Live! radio.
“The boy had an outstanding season for us last season and wants to come back.
“I’ve always respected Manchester United’s position but they’re keen for him to come back, Dean wants to come back and play regular football – which is refreshing for a young player, who wants to prove himself – and I want it to happen as well.”
Dean Henderson is set to leave Manchester United on loan (Image: GETTY)
Dean Henderson was adored by Sheffield United fans last season (Image: GETTY)
Sheffield United have been active in the transfer market so far this summer, having bought Luke Freeman and Callum Robinson, whilst signing Phil Jagielka and Ravel Morrison on free contracts.
Henderson will apparently sign a new long-term contract at Old Trafford before being sent out on loan again.
The new contract will cement his position as United’s long-term replacement for De Gea, who is also in line for a new deal.
United have offered De Gea a new contract worth between £350,000 and £375,000-per-week, making him the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world.
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David de Gea is set to sign a new contract at Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
The deal will put to bed any speculation that the Spaniard will leave, however the 28-year-old is short of any competition at Old Trafford.
Sergio Romero had a few appearances last season in the cup competitions, but is unlikely to properly challenge for De Gea’s spot in the starting line-up.
Henderson, however, is seen as a future replacement for the Spaniard at just 22-years-old.